Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG (2014)
#5885
Xiaomi Redmi 2
#5191Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG (2014)
Xiaomi Redmi 2
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
54.555.4
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi 2 has a slightly smaller 4.7-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~312 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone is powered by a dual-core Intel Atom Z2580, whereas the Redmi 2 utilizes a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410, offering more efficient processing.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Redmi 2 has a wider aperture at f/2.2.
- The Zenfone's battery capacity is 2110 mAh compared to the Redmi 2's 2200 mAh, with the latter supporting faster 10W charging.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring plastic backs and frames, but the Zenfone is slightly heavier at 145g versus the Redmi 2's 133g.
- Software-wise, the Zenfone runs Android 4.3 (upgradable to Lollipop), while the Redmi 2 operates on Android 4.4.4 with MIUI 6.0, offering a different user interface experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG (2014)
Xiaomi Redmi 2
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
N/A
Also known as Xiaomi Hongmi 2
Display
Size
5"
4.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Performance
Chipset
Intel Atom Z2580
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 2.0 GHz
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR SGX544MP2
Adreno 306
Memory
8GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP, f/2.4
2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2110 mAh
2200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2110 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2200 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired, QC1
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
148.2 x 72.8 x 10.3 mm (5.83 x 2.87 x 0.41 in)
134 x 67.2 x 9.4 mm (5.28 x 2.65 x 0.37 in)
Weight
145 g
133 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 2), plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Charcoal Black, Pearl White, Cherry Red, Champagne Gold, Twilight Purple
Black, White, Yellow, Pink, Green
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 6.0
OS Version
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 6.0
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes