Asus Zenfone Go T500
#5462
ZTE Zmax 2
#5593Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone Go T500
ZTE Zmax 2
Performance
52.052.0
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
21.824.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
44.842.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.727.1
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone Go T500 features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the ZTE Zmax 2 has a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of ~267 ppi.
- Both devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset and have 2GB of RAM, offering similar performance capabilities.
- The camera specifications are identical, with both having an 8 MP rear camera and a 1080p video recording capability; however, the Zmax 2 has a lower 2 MP front camera compared to the Zenfone's 5 MP.
- In terms of battery life, the Zmax 2 has a larger 3000 mAh capacity compared to the 2500 mAh in the Zenfone Go.
- The Zenfone runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat), while the Zmax 2 comes with Android 5.1 (Lollipop) and is upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), providing a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone Go T500
ZTE Zmax 2
General
Release Date
2016
2015
Announced
2016
2015
Description
Also known as Asus Zenfone Go LTE T500
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
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 306
Adreno 306
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2
2 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
2500 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2500 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3000 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)
153.9 x 76 x 9.4 mm (6.06 x 2.99 x 0.37 in)
Weight
153 g
170.1 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual band, hotspot
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 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass