Asus Zenfone 5 A501CG (2015)
#6004
Pantech Vega LTE EX IM
#6048Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 5 A501CG (2015)
Pantech Vega LTE EX IM
Performance
31.437.7
Camera
35.219.1
Display
56.572.9
Battery
20.217.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
40.849.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.625.4
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone 5 A501CG features a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Pantech Vega LTE EX IM has a smaller 4.5-inch Super IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a sharper pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone is powered by a dual-core 1.2 GHz Intel Atom Z2520 and offers 2GB of RAM, compared to the Vega's dual-core 1.5 GHz CPU with 1GB of RAM.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Zenfone has a 2 MP front camera, while the Vega lacks a front camera.
- The Zenfone's battery capacity is 2110 mAh, which is larger than the Vega's 1830 mAh, providing potentially better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Zenfone runs Android 4.3 (upgradable to 5.0.2), whereas the Vega operates on the older Android 2.3, resulting in a more modern software experience on the Zenfone.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone 5 A501CG (2015)
Pantech Vega LTE EX IM
General
Release Date
2015
2012
Announced
2015
2012
Description
Versions:Intel Atom Z2520, Dual-core 1.2 GHzIntel Atom Z2560, Dual-core 1.6 GHz
For South Korea
Display
Size
5"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
Super IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~335 ppi density)
PPI
720
800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Intel Atom Z2520
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
Dual-core 1.5 GHz
GPU
PowerVR SGX544MP2
N/A
Memory
8GB 2GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP, f/2.4
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, 720p@60fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2110 mAh
1830 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2110 mAh, non-removable
Removable Li-Ion 1830 mAh battery
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)
134.5 x 69.8 x 9.7 mm (5.30 x 2.75 x 0.38 in)
Weight
145 g
136.2 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Charcoal Black, Pearl White, Cherry Red
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / 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 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-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 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass