Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG (2014)
#5885
Xiaomi Redmi Go
#5190Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG (2014)
Xiaomi Redmi Go
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 glass front with Gorilla Glass 3 and a plastic back, while the Xiaomi Redmi Go has a glass front and plastic back, both offering a similar build quality.
- Both phones have a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, but the Redmi Go has a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone 5 is powered by a dual-core Intel Atom Z2580, whereas the Redmi Go utilizes a quad-core Snapdragon 425, providing different processing capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera with 1080p video recording, but the Redmi Go has a superior 5 MP front camera compared to the Zenfone's 2 MP.
- The Redmi Go also boasts a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the Zenfone's 2110 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Zenfone runs on Android 4.3 (upgradable to 5.0.2), while the Redmi Go operates on Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), indicating a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG (2014)
Xiaomi Redmi Go
General
Release Date
2014
2019
Announced
2014
2019
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~296 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Intel Atom Z2580
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 2.0 GHz
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR SGX544MP2
Adreno 308
Memory
8GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP, f/2.4
5 MP, f/2.2, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2110 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2110 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
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)
140.4 x 70.1 x 8.4 mm (5.53 x 2.76 x 0.33 in)
Weight
145 g
137 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Charcoal Black, Pearl White, Cherry Red, Champagne Gold, Twilight Purple
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, 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
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.1, 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 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
OS Version
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes