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Asus Zenfone 5 A500KL (2014)

Asus Zenfone 5 A500KL (2014)

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Asus Zenfone Go ZB551KL

Asus Zenfone Go ZB551KL

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Category Breakdown

Asus Zenfone 5 A500KL (2014)
Asus Zenfone Go ZB551KL
Performance
43.853.7
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
20.225.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
47.847.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.128.5

Summary

  • The Asus Zenfone 5 A500KL features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Zenfone Go ZB551KL has a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the Zenfone Go is equipped with a slightly faster Snapdragon 400 chipset and offers more RAM options, enhancing multitasking capabilities.
  • Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera with 1080p video recording, but the Zenfone Go also offers a higher resolution 13 MP option.
  • The Zenfone Go's battery capacity is significantly larger at 3010 mAh compared to the 2110 mAh of the Zenfone 5, providing better longevity.
  • Finally, the Zenfone 5 runs on Android 4.4.2, upgradable to Lollipop, while the Zenfone Go comes with Android 5.1 out of the box, offering a more updated software experience.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Asus Zenfone 5 A500KL (2014)
Asus Zenfone Go ZB551KL

General

Release Date

2014
2016

Announced

2014
2016

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

5"
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 (~267 ppi density)

PPI

720
720

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8928 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)

CPU

Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7

GPU

Adreno 305
Adreno 305

Memory

8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

8 MP, f/2.0, AF
8 MP or 13 MP, f/2.0, AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama

Front Camera

2 MP, f/2.4
5 MP, f/2.0

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
3010 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Po 2110 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3010 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)
151 x 76.9 x 10.7 mm (5.94 x 3.03 x 0.42 in)

Weight

145 g
160 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Charcoal Black, Pearl White, Cherry Red, Champagne Gold, Twilight Purple
Charcoal Black, Pearl White, Lake Blue, Glacier Gray, Sheer Gold, Glamour Red, Floral Pink, Silver Blue

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 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, hotspot

Bluetooth

4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP, EDR

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 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity