Asus Zenfone Live ZB501KL
#5087
Xiaomi Redmi 5A
#5117Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone Live ZB501KL
Xiaomi Redmi 5A
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 and Xiaomi Redmi 5A both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, but the Redmi 5A has a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Redmi 5A is equipped with a more powerful Snapdragon 425 chipset and a higher clock speed, providing better processing capabilities.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Redmi 5A benefits from phase detection autofocus (PDAF) compared to the Zenfone's standard autofocus.
- The battery capacity of the Redmi 5A is larger at 3000 mAh, offering potentially longer usage time.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring glass fronts and aluminum backs, though the Zenfone is lighter.
- On the software front, the Zenfone runs on Android 6.0 with ZenUI, while the Redmi 5A comes with Android 7.1.2 and is upgradable to Android 8.1, providing a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone Live ZB501KL
Xiaomi Redmi 5A
General
Release Date
2017
2017
Announced
2017
2017
Description
Also known as Asus Zenfone 3 Go
For India; China
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~296 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)
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 306
Adreno 308
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2, 1.4µm, AF
5 MP, f/2.0
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2650 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2650 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 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)
140.4 x 70.1 x 8.4 mm (5.53 x 2.76 x 0.33 in)
Weight
120 g
137 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Shimmer Gold/Rose, Pink/Navy Black
Gold, Dark Gray, Rose Gold, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), ZenUI 3.5
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1, MIUI 12
OS Version
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), ZenUI 3.5
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1, MIUI 12
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes