Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL
#5085
Asus ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL
#5086Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL
Asus ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
55.555.5
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.0, AF
5 MP, f/2.4
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Glacier Gray, Sheer Gold, Silver Blue, Glamour Red, Charcoal Black, Pearl White
Space Blue, Rose Pink, Shimmer Gold, Midnight Black
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 8.0 Oreo (Go edition), ZenUI 5
OS Version
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 8.0 Oreo (Go edition), ZenUI 5
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes