Asus Zenfone Live ZB501KL
#5087
Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
#5050Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone Live ZB501KL
Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.442.8
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
55.555.6
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone Live ZB501KL features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact has a smaller 4.3-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~342 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone is powered by a Snapdragon 410 chipset with a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU, whereas the Xperia Z1 Compact utilizes a more powerful Snapdragon 800 with a quad-core 2.2 GHz CPU.
- The camera on the Xperia Z1 Compact is significantly superior, boasting a 20.7 MP rear camera compared to the Zenfone's 13 MP, although both can record 1080p video.
- Battery capacity is slightly lower in the Xperia at 2300 mAh compared to the Zenfone's 2650 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging.
- The Zenfone runs on Android 6.0 with ZenUI, while the Xperia originally shipped with Android 4.3 but is upgradable to 5.1.
- Build quality differs as well, with the Zenfone using glass and aluminum, and the Xperia featuring a plastic back with an aluminum frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone Live ZB501KL
Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
General
Release Date
2017
2014
Announced
2017
2014
Description
Also known as Asus Zenfone 3 Go
Also known as Sony Xperia Z1 Compact D5503
Display
Size
5"
4.3"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Shatter proof glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 306
Adreno 330
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
20.7 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
20.7 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", AF
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2, 1.4µm, AF
2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2650 mAh
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2650 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2300 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)
127 x 64.9 x 9.5 mm (5.0 x 2.56 x 0.37 in)
Weight
120 g
137 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Shimmer Gold/Rose, Pink/Navy Black
Black, White, Pink, Lime
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Micro-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 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG, magnetic connector
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), ZenUI 3.5
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), ZenUI 3.5
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes