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Asus Zenfone Live ZB501KL

Asus Zenfone Live ZB501KL

#5087
Tecno Spark 3

Tecno Spark 3

#5096

Category Breakdown

Asus Zenfone Live ZB501KL
Tecno Spark 3
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
55.555.5

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

Peak Brightness

N/A
N/A

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
13 MP

Main Camera Details

13 MP, f/2.0, AF
13 MP, AF

Front Camera

5 MP
8 MP

Front Camera Details

5 MP, f/2.2, 1.4µm, AF
8 MP

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
1080p@30fps

OIS

Night Mode

RAW 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 & Design

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

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

Shimmer Gold/Rose, Pink/Navy Black
Midnight Black, Champagne Gold, Aqua Blue, Bordeaux Red

Foldable

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

Software

Operating System

Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), ZenUI 3.5
Android 9.0 (Pie), HIOS 5.0

OS Version

Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), ZenUI 3.5
Android 9.0 (Pie), HIOS 5.0

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes