Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG (2014)
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ZTE Blade X5
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Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG (2014)
ZTE Blade X5
Performance
48.137.6
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
20.221.2
Build
88.70.2
Connectivity
40.838.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
32.224.2
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG features a glass front with Gorilla Glass 3 and a plastic back, weighing 145g, while the ZTE Blade X5 has a lighter build at 129g, with unspecified materials.
- Both devices have a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone is powered by a dual-core Intel Atom Z2580, whereas the Blade X5 utilizes a quad-core Cortex-A53, which may offer better multitasking.
- The Zenfone's rear camera is 8 MP compared to the Blade X5's 13 MP, and the Blade X5 also has a higher resolution selfie camera at 8 MP versus 2 MP.
- Battery capacity is greater in the Blade X5 at 2400 mAh compared to the Zenfone's 2110 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Zenfone runs Android 4.3, upgradable to 5.0.2, while the Blade X5 operates on Android 5.1, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG (2014)
ZTE Blade X5
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
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 (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Intel Atom Z2580
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 2.0 GHz
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR SGX544MP2
N/A
Memory
8GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
2 MP, f/2.4
8 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2110 mAh
2400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2110 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2400 mAh, 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)
142 x 70.4 x 8.9 mm (5.59 x 2.77 x 0.35 in)
Weight
145 g
129 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
N/A
Colors
Charcoal Black, Pearl White, Cherry Red, Champagne Gold, Twilight Purple
Black, Yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.18 W/kg (head)
N/A
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
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
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 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity