Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL
Sony Xperia L2
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, while the Sony Xperia L2 has a slightly larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone Go is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset with 2GB of RAM, whereas the Xperia L2 utilizes a Mediatek MT6737T with 3GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Xperia L2 boasts an 8 MP front camera compared to the Zenfone Go's 5 MP.
- The Xperia L2 also has a larger 3300 mAh battery compared to the Zenfone Go's 2600 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Zenfone Go runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, while the Xperia L2 is equipped with Android 7.1.1 Nougat, providing a more updated user experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Zenfone Go featuring a glass front and plastic back, while the Xperia L2 includes Gorilla Glass 4 for added durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL
Sony Xperia L2
General
Release Date
2016
2018
Announced
2016
2018
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony Xperia L2 Dual with dual-SIM card slots
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
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6737T (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 306
Mali-T720MP2
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", AF
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.0, AF
8 MP, f/2.4, 1/4.0"
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3300 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)
150 x 78 x 9.8 mm (5.91 x 3.07 x 0.39 in)
Weight
150 g
178 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Glacier Gray, Sheer Gold, Silver Blue, Glamour Red, Charcoal Black, Pearl White
Black, Gold, 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
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
OS Version
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

