Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL
#5085
Asus Zenfone Live ZB501KL
#5087Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL
Asus Zenfone Live ZB501KL
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 and Zenfone Live ZB501KL both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, but the Live model has a slightly lighter build due to its aluminum back and frame, weighing 120g compared to the Go's 150g plastic construction.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize the Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset, but the Live variant has a marginally faster CPU at 1.2 GHz versus the Go's 1.0 GHz.
- Camera specifications are identical, with both offering a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, capable of 1080p video recording.
- The Live model has a slightly larger battery capacity at 2650 mAh compared to the Go's 2600 mAh, and both run on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, although the Live includes ZenUI 3.5 for an enhanced software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL
Asus Zenfone Live ZB501KL
General
Release Date
2016
2017
Announced
2016
2017
Description
N/A
Also known as Asus Zenfone 3 Go
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 306
Adreno 306
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.0, AF
5 MP, f/2.2, 1.4µm, AF
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
2650 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2650 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)
141.2 x 71.7 x 8 mm (5.56 x 2.82 x 0.31 in)
Weight
150 g
120 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Glacier Gray, Sheer Gold, Silver Blue, Glamour Red, Charcoal Black, Pearl White
Shimmer Gold/Rose, Pink/Navy 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
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), ZenUI 3.5
OS Version
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), ZenUI 3.5
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes