Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone Live ZB501KL
Tecno Spark 3
Performance
52.155.9
Camera
27.927.9
Display
56.556.5
Battery
22.626.6
Build
77.867.9
Connectivity
48.936.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
36.637.8
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone Live ZB501KL features a compact 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Tecno Spark 3 has a larger 6.2-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1500 pixels, offering a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset, whereas the Spark 3 utilizes a more efficient Mediatek Helio A22, which operates at a higher clock speed.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Spark 3 boasts an 8 MP selfie camera compared to the Zenfone's 5 MP.
- The Zenfone's battery capacity is 2650 mAh, which is significantly lower than the Spark 3's 3500 mAh, providing longer usage on the latter.
- Regarding software, the Zenfone runs on Android 6.0 with ZenUI 3.5, while the Spark 3 is equipped with a more recent Android 9.0 and HIOS 5.0, offering a more updated user experience.
- Build quality differs as well, with the Zenfone featuring an aluminum back and frame, while the Spark 3 has a plastic back and frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone Live ZB501KL
Tecno Spark 3
General
Release Date
2017
2019
Announced
2017
2019
Description
Also known as Asus Zenfone 3 Go
N/A
Display
Size
5"
6.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1500 pixels (~268 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 MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 306
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSD
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, 1.4µm, AF
8 MP
Front Camera Features
LED falsh
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2650 mAh
3500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2650 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-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)
155.3 x 75.8 x 8.2 mm (6.11 x 2.98 x 0.32 in)
Weight
120 g
N/A
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Shimmer Gold/Rose, Pink/Navy Black
Midnight Black, Champagne Gold, Aqua Blue, Bordeaux Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
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 b/g/n
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), ZenUI 3.5
Android 9.0 (Pie), HIOS 5.0
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

