Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone Live ZB501KL
Samsung Galaxy M01 Core
Performance
52.152.6
Camera
27.919.1
Display
56.542.1
Battery
22.624.2
Build
77.883.1
Connectivity
48.946.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
36.635.6
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone Live ZB501KL features a glass front and aluminum back, providing a more premium build compared to the plastic construction of the Samsung Galaxy M01 Core.
- The Zenfone has a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the M01 Core offers a slightly larger 5.3-inch PLS LCD with a higher resolution of 720 x 1480 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone is powered by a Snapdragon 410 chipset with a 1.2 GHz CPU, whereas the M01 Core uses a Mediatek MT6739 with a 1.5 GHz CPU, potentially offering better performance.
- The Zenfone's rear camera is 13 MP compared to the M01 Core's 8 MP, although both can record 1080p video.
- The M01 Core has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the Zenfone's 2650 mAh, which may provide longer usage.
- Finally, the Zenfone runs on Android 6.0 with ZenUI, while the M01 Core operates on Android 10 (Go edition), offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone Live ZB501KL
Samsung Galaxy M01 Core
General
Release Date
2017
2020, July 27
Announced
2017
2020, July 27
Description
Also known as Asus Zenfone 3 Go
Versions: SM-M013F/DS (India; other countries/markets)
Display
Size
5"
5.3"
Type
IPS LCD
PLS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1480 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~311 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 MT6739 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 306
PowerVR GE8100
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, 1.4µm, AF
5 MP, f/2.4
Front Camera Features
LED falsh
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2650 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2650 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh
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)
141.7 x 67.5 x 8.6 mm (5.58 x 2.66 x 0.34 in)
Weight
120 g
150 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Shimmer Gold/Rose, Pink/Navy Black
Black, Blue, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.86 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, 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
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
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 10 (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer

