Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone Go ZB551KL
ZTE Blade A3 Joy
Performance
53.759.9
Camera
19.12.5
Display
56.556.5
Battery
25.022.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
47.039.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
28.528.8
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone Go ZB551KL features a larger and heavier build compared to the ZTE Blade A3 Joy, which is more compact and lighter.
- Both devices have a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display, but the Blade A3 Joy offers a higher resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone Go is equipped with a Snapdragon 400 chipset, while the Blade A3 Joy uses a more recent Helio A20, providing slightly better efficiency.
- The camera specifications are similar with both having an 8 MP rear camera, but the Zenfone Go has a higher resolution front camera at 5 MP compared to the Blade A3 Joy's 2 MP.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Zenfone Go at 3010 mAh, compared to the Blade A3 Joy's 2650 mAh, which may offer better longevity.
- Finally, the Zenfone Go runs on Android 5.1, while the Blade A3 Joy benefits from a more updated Android 10, enhancing the software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone Go ZB551KL
ZTE Blade A3 Joy
General
Release Date
2016
2020
Announced
2016
2020
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~293 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)
Mediatek MT6761D Helio A20 (12 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 305
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP or 13 MP, f/2.0, AF
8 MP
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
N/A
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
N/A
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3010 mAh
2650 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3010 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2650 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)
142.2 x 63.2 x 7.9 mm (5.60 x 2.49 x 0.31 in)
Weight
160 g
162 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Charcoal Black, Pearl White, Lake Blue, Glacier Gray, Sheer Gold, Glamour Red, Floral Pink, Silver Blue
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-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
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 10
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity

