Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone Live ZB501KL
Philips PH2
Performance
54.358.8
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
55.556.8
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone Live ZB501KL features a compact build with an aluminum frame and a weight of 120g, while the Philips PH2 is larger and heavier at 170g with a plastic frame.
- Both phones use IPS LCD displays, but the PH2 has a slightly larger 6.21-inch screen with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels compared to the Zenfone's 5.0-inch display at 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset, while the PH2 utilizes a more recent Unisoc Tiger T310, offering better processing capabilities.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera and 5 MP front camera, with similar video recording capabilities at 1080p.
- The Zenfone's battery capacity is 2650 mAh, whereas the PH2 has a significantly larger 3900 mAh battery, likely providing longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Zenfone runs on Android 6.0 with ZenUI, while the PH2 operates on Android OS with Huawei Mobile Services.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone Live ZB501KL
Philips PH2
General
Release Date
2017
2021, December 08
Announced
2017
2021, December 08
Description
Also known as Asus Zenfone 3 Go
N/A
Display
Size
5"
6.21"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~271 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)
Unisoc Tiger T310 (12 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core (1x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 3x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 306
PowerVR GE8300
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
13 MP, (wide), AF2 MP
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2, 1.4µm, AF
5 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2650 mAh
3900 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2650 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3900 mAh
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)
156.2 x 75.3 x 9 mm (6.15 x 2.96 x 0.35 in)
Weight
120 g
170 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, glass back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Shimmer Gold/Rose, Pink/Navy Black
Black, Blue, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / 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, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), ZenUI 3.5
Android OS, HMS (Huawei Mobile Services)
OS Version
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), ZenUI 3.5
Android OS, HMS (Huawei Mobile Services)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

