Asus Zenfone Go ZC500TG
#5159
Nokia 2.1
#4434Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone Go ZC500TG
Nokia 2.1
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.551.0
Build
79.879.8
Overall
55.456.5
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone Go ZC500TG features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Nokia 2.1 has a slightly larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone Go is powered by a MediaTek MT6580 chipset with a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU, whereas the Nokia 2.1 utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 with a slightly faster 1.4 GHz CPU.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Zenfone Go can record video at 1080p, while the Nokia 2.1 is limited to 720p.
- The battery capacity of the Nokia 2.1 is significantly larger at 4000 mAh compared to the Zenfone Go's 2070 mAh, providing longer usage time.
- In terms of software, the Zenfone Go runs on Android 5.1, while the Nokia 2.1 offers a more recent Android 8.1 (Go edition) with the option to upgrade, enhancing the overall software experience.
- Build quality-wise, the Zenfone Go has a glass front and plastic back, while the Nokia 2.1 features Gorilla Glass 3 and an aluminum frame, contributing to a more premium feel.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone Go ZC500TG
Nokia 2.1
General
Release Date
2015
2018
Announced
2015
2018
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 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
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Adreno 308
Memory
8GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP, f/2.4
5 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2070 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2070 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
144.5 x 71 x 10 mm (5.69 x 2.80 x 0.39 in)
153.6 x 77.6 x 9.7 mm (6.05 x 3.06 x 0.38 in)
Weight
135 g
174 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Red
Blue/Copper, Blue/Silver, Grey/Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), upgradable to Android 10.0, Android One
OS Version
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), upgradable to Android 10.0, Android One
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes