Asus Zenfone Live ZB501KL
#5087
Xiaomi Mi 3
#5118Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone Live ZB501KL
Xiaomi Mi 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 glass front and aluminum back, resulting in a lightweight build at 120g, while the Xiaomi Mi 3 has a slightly heavier plastic back and frame, weighing 145g.
- Both phones have a 5.0" IPS LCD display, but the Mi 3 offers a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels compared to the Zenfone's 720 x 1280 pixels, providing a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the Mi 3 is powered by the more advanced Snapdragon 800 chipset and a faster CPU, delivering superior processing capabilities.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Mi 3's camera includes HDR support, enhancing photo quality.
- The Zenfone has a smaller 2650 mAh battery, while the Mi 3's 3050 mAh battery supports faster 18W charging.
- Software-wise, the Zenfone runs on Android 6.0 with ZenUI, whereas the Mi 3 originally launched with Android 4.3 but can be upgraded to the same version with MIUI.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone Live ZB501KL
Xiaomi Mi 3
General
Release Date
2017
2013
Announced
2017
2013
Description
Also known as Asus Zenfone 3 Go
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8274AB Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 306
Adreno 330
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), AF
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2, 1.4µm, AF
2 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2650 mAh
3050 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2650 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3050 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC2
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
141.2 x 71.7 x 8 mm (5.56 x 2.82 x 0.31 in)
144 x 73.6 x 8.1 mm (5.67 x 2.90 x 0.32 in)
Weight
120 g
145 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Shimmer Gold/Rose, Pink/Navy Black
White, Gray, Black, Yellow, Pink, Blue, Gold, Green
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Mini-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
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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 6.0 (Marshmallow), MIUI 5
OS Version
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), ZenUI 3.5
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), MIUI 5
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes