Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG (2014)
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Xiaomi Redmi Go
#3752Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG (2014)
Xiaomi Redmi Go
Performance
48.149.3
Camera
19.128.4
Display
56.556.5
Battery
20.224.2
Build
88.783.0
Connectivity
40.851.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
32.238.8
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
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, f/2.0, AF
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
2 MP, f/2.4
5 MP, f/2.2, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Charcoal Black, Pearl White, Cherry Red, Champagne Gold, Twilight Purple
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.18 W/kg (head)
0.58 W/kg (head) 1.50 W/kg (body)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity