Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone Go ZB551KL
LG X Skin
Performance
53.742.8
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
25.020.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
47.051.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
28.526.4
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone Go ZB551KL features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 5.0-inch display of the LG X Skin, though both share the same 720 x 1280 resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset with a 1.6 GHz quad-core CPU, while the LG X Skin has a slightly less powerful 1.3 GHz quad-core CPU.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera and 5 MP front camera, capable of 1080p video recording.
- The Zenfone has a larger 3010 mAh battery, while the LG X Skin's battery capacity is 2100 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Zenfone runs Android 5.1 Lollipop, whereas the LG X Skin operates on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, offering a more updated software experience.
- Build quality favors the LG X Skin with a slimmer profile and lighter weight.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone Go ZB551KL
LG X Skin
General
Release Date
2016
2016
Announced
2016
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
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 (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8928 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz
GPU
Adreno 305
N/A
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP or 13 MP, f/2.0, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0
5 MP
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
3010 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3010 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
151 x 76.9 x 10.7 mm (5.94 x 3.03 x 0.42 in)
144.8 x 71.4 x 6.9 mm (5.70 x 2.81 x 0.27 in)
Weight
160 g
122 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Charcoal Black, Pearl White, Lake Blue, Glacier Gray, Sheer Gold, Glamour Red, Floral Pink, Silver Blue
Gold, Titanium
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
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
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

