Asus Zenfone Go ZC500TG
#5009
Nokia 2.1
#3548Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone Go ZC500TG
Nokia 2.1
Performance
41.949.2
Camera
19.115.4
Display
56.556.5
Battery
19.728.1
Build
67.974.4
Connectivity
32.649.0
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
29.840.2
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
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, f/2.0, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP, f/2.4
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black, White, Red
Blue/Copper, Blue/Silver, Grey/Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), upgradable to Android 10.0, Android One
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity