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Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL

Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL

#4576
Sony Xperia L1

Sony Xperia L1

#4211

Category Breakdown

Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL
Sony Xperia L1
Performance
47.252.6
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
22.422.6
Build
67.967.9
Connectivity
44.261.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
32.535.4

Summary

  • The Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels and a pixel density of approximately 294 ppi, while the Sony Xperia L1 has a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of around 267 ppi.
  • In terms of performance, the Zenfone Go is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset with a quad-core 1.0 GHz CPU, whereas the Xperia L1 uses a Mediatek MT6737T with a slightly faster quad-core 1.45 GHz CPU.
  • Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Zenfone Go has a slightly wider aperture at f/2.0 compared to the f/2.2 of the Xperia L1.
  • Battery capacities are similar, with the Zenfone Go at 2600 mAh and the Xperia L1 at 2620 mAh, both lacking fast charging and wireless capabilities.
  • Build quality is comparable, as both phones feature glass fronts and plastic backs, but the Xperia L1 is heavier at 180g versus the Zenfone Go's 150g.
  • Finally, the Zenfone Go runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, while the Xperia L1 offers a more recent Android 7.0 Nougat experience.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL
Sony Xperia L1

General

Release Date

2016
2017

Announced

2016
2017

Description

N/A
Versions: G3311, G3312 (ЕМЕА); G3313 (USA)

Display

Size

5"
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 (~267 ppi density)

PPI

720
720

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
Scratch-resistant glass (> 6H)

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6737T (28 nm)

CPU

Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.45 GHz Cortex-A53

GPU

Adreno 306
Mali-T720MP2

Memory

16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Camera

Main Camera

13 MP, f/2.0, AF
13 MP, f/2.2, AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR

Front Camera

5 MP, f/2.0, AF
5 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide)

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
2620 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2620 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)
151 x 74 x 8.7 mm (5.94 x 2.91 x 0.34 in)

Weight

150 g
180 g

Materials

Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame

Colors

Glacier Gray, Sheer Gold, Silver Blue, Glamour Red, Charcoal Black, Pearl White
Black, White, Pink

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 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS

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, compass