Asus Zenfone Go ZC500TG
#5009
Xiaomi Redmi 1S
#4866Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone Go ZC500TG
Xiaomi Redmi 1S
Performance
41.949.5
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
19.718.9
Build
67.971.7
Connectivity
32.636.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
29.830.6
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone Go ZC500TG features a slightly larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi 1S has a 4.7-inch display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 312 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone Go is powered by a Mediatek MT6580 chipset with a 1.3 GHz quad-core CPU, whereas the Redmi 1S utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset with a faster 1.6 GHz quad-core CPU.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Redmi 1S has a slightly better selfie camera at 1.6 MP compared to the Zenfone Go's 2 MP.
- The Zenfone Go has a 2070 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Redmi 1S's 2000 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- Regarding software, the Zenfone Go runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop, while the Redmi 1S initially launched with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean but is upgradable to 4.4.4 KitKat with MIUI 9.2.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring plastic backs and frames, although the Zenfone Go is lighter at 135g compared to the 158g of the Redmi 1S.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone Go ZC500TG
Xiaomi Redmi 1S
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as Xiaomi Hongmi 1S
Display
Size
5"
4.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8228 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Adreno 305
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, f/2.2, 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
2 MP, f/2.4
1.6 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2070 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2070 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
144.5 x 71 x 10 mm (5.69 x 2.80 x 0.39 in)
137 x 69 x 9.9 mm (5.39 x 2.72 x 0.39 in)
Weight
135 g
158 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Asahi Dragontrail), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White, Red
Black, Chinese Red, Metallic Gray/ blue, green, yellow panels
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 9.2
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass