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Asus Zenfone Go ZB551KL

Asus Zenfone Go ZB551KL

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ZTE Blade A3 Joy

ZTE Blade A3 Joy

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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