Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL
Xiaomi Mi 3
Performance
47.261.1
Camera
19.136.0
Display
56.558.9
Battery
22.425.2
Build
67.971.8
Connectivity
44.245.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
32.535.6
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi 3 offers a sharper 5.0-inch IPS LCD with a 1080 x 1920 pixel resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone Go is powered by a Snapdragon 410 processor with a 1.0 GHz quad-core CPU, whereas the Mi 3 has a more powerful Snapdragon 800 with a 2.3 GHz quad-core CPU.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Mi 3's camera includes HDR capabilities, while the Zenfone Go lacks this feature.
- The Zenfone Go has a 2600 mAh battery, compared to the Mi 3's larger 3050 mAh battery, which also supports faster charging at 18W.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring glass fronts and plastic backs, but the Mi 3 is slightly slimmer and lighter.
- Software-wise, the Zenfone Go runs on Android 6.0, while the Mi 3 originally shipped with Android 4.3 but can be upgraded to 6.0 with MIUI 5.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL
Xiaomi Mi 3
General
Release Date
2016
2013
Announced
2016
2013
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)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8274AB Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 306
Adreno 330
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0, AF
2 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
3050 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3050 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC2
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 x 73.6 x 8.1 mm (5.67 x 2.90 x 0.32 in)
Weight
150 g
145 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
White, Gray, Black, Yellow, Pink, Blue, Gold, Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Hybrid Dual SIM (Dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, 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 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), MIUI 5
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

