Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL
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Asus ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL
#4000Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL
Asus ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL
Performance
47.253.4
Camera
19.127.9
Display
56.556.5
Battery
22.424.2
Build
67.967.9
Connectivity
44.247.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
32.537.0
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Asus ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL has a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, offering a slightly better screen-to-body ratio.
- In terms of performance, the ZenFone Live is powered by a more advanced Snapdragon 425 chipset with a higher clock speed of 1.4 GHz compared to the Snapdragon 410 at 1.0 GHz in the Zenfone Go.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Live model includes PDAF for faster focusing.
- The ZenFone Live also has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the 2600 mAh battery of the Zenfone Go, enhancing its longevity.
- In terms of software, the ZenFone Live runs on Android 8.0 Oreo (Go edition) with ZenUI 5, while the Zenfone Go operates on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, indicating a more updated software experience in the Live model.
- Both phones have similar build quality with plastic frames and glass fronts, but the ZenFone Live is slightly lighter and slimmer.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL
Asus ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL
General
Release Date
2016
2018
Announced
2016
2018
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 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~293 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 MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 306
Adreno 308
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0, AF
5 MP, f/2.4
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
143.7 x 70.9 x 11.3 mm (5.66 x 2.79 x 0.44 in)
147.3 x 71.8 x 8.2 mm (5.80 x 2.83 x 0.32 in)
Weight
150 g
140 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Glacier Gray, Sheer Gold, Silver Blue, Glamour Red, Charcoal Black, Pearl White
Space Blue, Rose Pink, Shimmer Gold, Midnight Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Hybrid Dual SIM (Dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
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 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 8.0 Oreo (Go edition), ZenUI 5
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass