Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL
Sony Xperia L1
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 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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
13 MP, f/2.2, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.0, AF
5 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Glacier Gray, Sheer Gold, Silver Blue, Glamour Red, Charcoal Black, Pearl White
Black, White, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
OS Version
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

