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Asus Zenfone Go ZB551KL

Asus Zenfone Go ZB551KL

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Sony Xperia C3

Sony Xperia C3

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Category Breakdown

Asus Zenfone Go ZB551KL
Sony Xperia C3
Performance
53.743.6
Camera
19.144.3
Display
56.556.5
Battery
25.021.8
Build
0.214.5
Connectivity
47.052.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
28.530.2

Summary

  • The Asus Zenfone Go ZB551KL and Sony Xperia C3 both feature a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering similar visual experiences.
  • In terms of performance, the Zenfone Go is equipped with a slightly faster Snapdragon 400 chipset and higher RAM options, while the Xperia C3 has a lower clock speed and less RAM.
  • Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Xperia C3 has a slightly wider aperture of f/2.3, enhancing low-light performance.
  • The Zenfone Go has a larger 3010 mAh battery compared to the Xperia C3's 2500 mAh, which may provide better longevity.
  • Software-wise, the Zenfone Go runs Android 5.1 Lollipop out of the box, while the Xperia C3 initially launched with Android 4.4.2 but can be upgraded to Lollipop.
  • Build quality is comparable, with the Zenfone being slightly heavier and thicker than the slimmer Xperia C3.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Asus Zenfone Go ZB551KL
Sony Xperia C3

General

Release Date

2016
2014

Announced

2016
2014

Description

N/A
Also known as Sony Xperia C3 D2533

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

HDR Support

Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm MSM8928 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)

CPU

Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7

GPU

Adreno 305
Adreno 305

Memory

16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB 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, f/2.3, AF

Main Camera Features

Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR

Front Camera

5 MP, f/2.0
5 MP, f/2.3

Front Camera Features

N/A
LED flash

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
1080p, HDR

Selfie Video

N/A
720p

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

3010 mAh
2500 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 3010 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, non-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)
156.2 x 78.7 x 7.6 mm (6.15 x 3.10 x 0.30 in)

Weight

160 g
149.7 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Charcoal Black, Pearl White, Lake Blue, Glacier Gray, Sheer Gold, Glamour Red, Floral Pink, Silver Blue
Black, White, Mint

Foldable

SAR

N/A
0.91 W/kg (head)     1.24 W/kg (body)

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 42.2/5.76 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, DLNA, hotspot

Bluetooth

4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP

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 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass