Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone Go ZB551KL
Coolpad Mega 3
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.554.5
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone Go ZB551KL and Coolpad Mega 3 both feature a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone Go is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset with a higher clock speed at 1.6 GHz, compared to the Mediatek MT6737 in the Mega 3, which runs at 1.2 GHz.
- The Zenfone Go also has a slightly better rear camera setup with options for 8 MP or 13 MP, while the Mega 3 has a fixed 8 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera, providing better selfie capabilities.
- Battery capacity is comparable, with the Zenfone Go at 3010 mAh and the Mega 3 at 3050 mAh, both lacking fast charging.
- The Zenfone Go runs on Android 5.1, while the Mega 3 offers a more updated Android 6.0 with Cool UI, enhancing the software experience.
- Build-wise, the Zenfone Go is thicker and lighter, while the Mega 3 is slightly heavier and slimmer.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone Go ZB551KL
Coolpad Mega 3
General
Release Date
2016
2016
Announced
2016
2016
Description
N/A
Also known as Coolpad 3503I
Display
Size
5.5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 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
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8928 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 305
Mali-T860
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP or 13 MP, f/2.0, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.0
8 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3010 mAh
3050 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3010 mAh, removable
Li-Po 3050 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
151 x 76.9 x 10.7 mm (5.94 x 3.03 x 0.42 in)
152 x 77 x 8.2 mm (5.98 x 3.03 x 0.32 in)
Weight
160 g
170 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Charcoal Black, Pearl White, Lake Blue, Glacier Gray, Sheer Gold, Glamour Red, Floral Pink, Silver Blue
Champagne White, Moondust Grey, Gold White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (max 2 at a time)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), Cool UI
OS Version
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), Cool UI
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

