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Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL

Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL

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BQ Aquaris E5s

BQ Aquaris E5s

#5016

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