Asus Zenfone Go T500
#5462
Plum Compass
#5546Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone Go T500
Plum Compass
Performance
52.034.9
Camera
19.139.6
Display
56.556.5
Battery
21.818.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
44.831.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.727.3
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone Go T500 and Plum Compass both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, but the Zenfone Go offers better performance with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset and 2GB of RAM compared to the Spreadtrum SC7731C and 1GB RAM in the Plum Compass.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Zenfone Go has a superior 5 MP front camera versus the 2 MP on the Compass.
- The Zenfone Go also has a larger 2500 mAh battery, while the Compass has a 2000 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the Zenfone Go runs on Android 4.4 KitKat, while the Compass is equipped with Android 6.0 Marshmallow, providing a slightly more updated software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with both phones having comparable dimensions and weight, although the Compass is slightly heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone Go T500
Plum Compass
General
Release Date
2016
2017
Announced
2016
2016
Description
Also known as Asus Zenfone Go LTE T500
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
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Spreadtrum SC7731C
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 306
N/A
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2500 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146 x 73 x 9.9 mm (5.75 x 2.87 x 0.39 in)
146 x 72.6 x 9.8 mm (5.75 x 2.86 x 0.39 in)
Weight
153 g
168.7 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, Blue, Red, Gold, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
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 4.4 (KitKat)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer