Asus Zenfone Live ZB501KL
#5087
BlackBerry Aurora
#5088Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone Live ZB501KL
BlackBerry Aurora
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 ZB501KL features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the BlackBerry Aurora has a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a slightly lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone is powered by a Snapdragon 410 chipset with 2GB of RAM, whereas the Aurora uses a Snapdragon 425 with 4GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Aurora has a higher-resolution 8 MP front camera compared to the Zenfone's 5 MP.
- The battery capacity of the Aurora is 3000 mAh, significantly larger than the Zenfone's 2650 mAh, which may provide longer usage time.
- The Zenfone runs on Android 6.0 with ZenUI, while the Aurora operates on a more recent Android 7.0, potentially offering a more updated software experience.
- Build quality differs as well, with the Zenfone utilizing an aluminum frame and back, while the Aurora has a plastic back and frame, contributing to a heavier overall weight.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone Live ZB501KL
BlackBerry Aurora
General
Release Date
2017
2017
Announced
2017
2017
Description
Also known as Asus Zenfone 3 Go
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
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 306
Adreno 308
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
32GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
13 MP, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2, 1.4µm, AF
8 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2650 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2650 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
141.2 x 71.7 x 8 mm (5.56 x 2.82 x 0.31 in)
152 x 76.8 x 8.5 mm (5.98 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
Weight
120 g
178 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Shimmer Gold/Rose, Pink/Navy Black
Black, Silver, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
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
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), ZenUI 3.5
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
OS Version
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), ZenUI 3.5
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes