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

