Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL
BQ Aquaris E5s
Performance
47.253.3
Camera
19.136.0
Display
56.556.5
Battery
22.423.2
Build
67.90.2
Connectivity
44.243.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
32.529.8
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL and BQ Aquaris E5s both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone Go is powered by a Snapdragon 410 chipset with a 1.0 GHz CPU, while the Aquaris E5s utilizes a slightly more powerful Snapdragon 412 at 1.4 GHz, which may provide better performance.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Aquaris E5s has a wider aperture of f/1.8, potentially enhancing low-light photography and supports 1080p video recording at 60fps compared to the Zenfone's 30fps.
- The battery capacity of the Aquaris E5s is 2850 mAh, larger than the Zenfone Go's 2600 mAh, which may offer longer usage time.
- In terms of software, the Zenfone Go runs Android 6.0, while the Aquaris E5s operates on Android 5.1.1, indicating a more recent software experience for the Zenfone Go.
- Build quality-wise, the Zenfone Go is slightly heavier and thicker, with a plastic frame and various color options, while the Aquaris E5s is lighter and slimmer but has limited color choices.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL
BQ Aquaris E5s
General
Release Date
2016
2015
Announced
2016
2015
Description
N/A
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
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8916T Snapdragon 412 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 306
Adreno 306
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSD
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
13 MP, f/1.8, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0, AF
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@60fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
2850 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2850 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)
143.2 x 72.2 x 8.7 mm (5.64 x 2.84 x 0.34 in)
Weight
150 g
139 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
N/A
Colors
Glacier Gray, Sheer Gold, Silver Blue, Glamour Red, Charcoal Black, Pearl White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Hybrid Dual SIM (Dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

