Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL
LG K8 (2017)
Performance
47.252.6
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
22.421.8
Build
67.971.8
Connectivity
44.258.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
32.535.4
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL and LG K8 (2017) both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, though the K8 has a slightly lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone Go is equipped with a Snapdragon 410 chipset and a lower clock speed CPU compared to the K8's Snapdragon 425, which offers better processing power.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the K8 has a slightly wider aperture.
- The Zenfone Go has a 2600 mAh battery, while the K8 has a slightly smaller 2500 mAh battery.
- In terms of build quality, the K8 features Gorilla Glass 3 for added durability, whereas the Zenfone Go uses standard glass.
- Finally, the Zenfone Go runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, while the K8 operates on Android 7.0 Nougat, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL
LG K8 (2017)
General
Release Date
2016
2017
Announced
2016
2016
Description
N/A
Versions: M200N (Europe); X240 (Russia); US215 (US Cellular)
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 (~293 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 306
Adreno 308Mali-T720MP2
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0, AF
5 MP, f/2.4, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, 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)
144.5 x 72.1 x 8 mm (5.69 x 2.84 x 0.31 in)
Weight
150 g
144 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Glacier Gray, Sheer Gold, Silver Blue, Glamour Red, Charcoal Black, Pearl White
Silver, Titan, Gold, Dark Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Hybrid Dual SIM (Dual stand-by)
Nano-SIMNano-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
4.2, A2DP, LE
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 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity

