Category Breakdown
Asus ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL
Asus Zenfone Live ZB501KL
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
55.555.5
Summary
- The Asus ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL features a slightly larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, compared to the 5.0-inch display of the Zenfone Live ZB501KL, which has a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the ZA550KL is powered by a Snapdragon 425 chipset with a 1.4 GHz CPU, offering better processing capabilities than the Snapdragon 410 in the ZB501KL, which runs at 1.2 GHz.
- Both models have a 13 MP rear camera, but the ZA550KL lacks autofocus, while the ZB501KL includes it.
- The battery capacity of the ZA550KL is 3000 mAh, surpassing the 2650 mAh of the ZB501KL.
- In terms of software, the ZA550KL runs Android 8.0 Oreo (Go edition), while the ZB501KL operates on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, indicating a more updated software experience for the former.
- Build quality differs as well, with the ZA550KL using a plastic back and frame, while the ZB501KL features an aluminum back and frame, contributing to a lighter weight for the latter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL
Asus Zenfone Live ZB501KL
General
Release Date
2018
2017
Announced
2018
2017
Description
N/A
Also known as Asus Zenfone 3 Go
Display
Size
5.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~293 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 308
Adreno 306
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.4
5 MP, f/2.2, 1.4µm, AF
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2650 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2650 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
147.3 x 71.8 x 8.2 mm (5.80 x 2.83 x 0.32 in)
141.2 x 71.7 x 8 mm (5.56 x 2.82 x 0.31 in)
Weight
140 g
120 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Space Blue, Rose Pink, Shimmer Gold, Midnight Black
Shimmer Gold/Rose, Pink/Navy Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 8.0 Oreo (Go edition), ZenUI 5
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), ZenUI 3.5
OS Version
Android 8.0 Oreo (Go edition), ZenUI 5
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), ZenUI 3.5
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

