Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone Live ZB501KL
Huawei Y6II Compact
Performance
52.149.3
Camera
27.924.2
Display
56.556.5
Battery
22.620.4
Build
77.867.9
Connectivity
48.947.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
36.633.6
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone Live ZB501KL features a more premium build with an aluminum back and frame, while the Huawei Y6II Compact uses a plastic back and frame, making the Zenfone feel sturdier.
- Both devices have a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution and pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset, offering slightly better efficiency compared to the MediaTek MT6735 in the Y6II.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Zenfone supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Y6II is limited to 720p.
- The Zenfone also has a larger battery capacity at 2650 mAh compared to the Y6II's 2200 mAh, which may provide better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Zenfone runs Android 6.0 with ZenUI, while the Y6II originally launched with Android 5.1 but can be upgraded to 6.0 with EMUI.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone Live ZB501KL
Huawei Y6II Compact
General
Release Date
2017
2016
Announced
2017
2016
Description
Also known as Asus Zenfone 3 Go
N/A
Display
Size
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 (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 306
Mali-T720MP2
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, 1.4µm, AF
5 MP
Front Camera Features
LED falsh
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2650 mAh
2200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2650 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2200 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
141.2 x 71.7 x 8 mm (5.56 x 2.82 x 0.31 in)
143.8 x 72 x 8.9 mm (5.66 x 2.83 x 0.35 in)
Weight
120 g
140 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Shimmer Gold/Rose, Pink/Navy Black
Black, White, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or 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 42.2/11.5 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
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), ZenUI 3.5
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), EMUI 3.1
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

