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Asus Zenfone Live ZB501KL

Asus Zenfone Live ZB501KL

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Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite

Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite

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Category Breakdown

Asus Zenfone Live ZB501KL
Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite
Performance
52.154.1
Camera
27.919.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
22.625.3
Build
77.890.1
Connectivity
48.946.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
36.636.8

Summary

  • The Asus Zenfone Live ZB501KL features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite has a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the Zenfone is powered by a Snapdragon 410 chipset, whereas the Redmi Y1 Lite uses a slightly more advanced Snapdragon 425, both with 2GB of RAM.
  • Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Redmi Y1 Lite benefits from phase detection autofocus.
  • The Zenfone has a smaller 2650 mAh battery compared to the 3080 mAh battery in the Redmi Y1 Lite.
  • Software-wise, the Zenfone runs on Android 6.0 with ZenUI 3.5, while the Redmi Y1 Lite operates on Android 7.0 with MIUI 11, offering a more updated software experience.
  • Build quality is comparable, with both featuring aluminum frames, but the Redmi Y1 Lite includes Gorilla Glass 3 for added durability.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Asus Zenfone Live ZB501KL
Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite

General

Release Date

2017
2017

Announced

2017
2017

Description

Also known as Asus Zenfone 3 Go
Versions: Redmi Y1 Lite (India); Redmi Note 5A (China, Malaysia)

Display

Size

5"
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 (~267 ppi density)

PPI

720
720

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)

CPU

Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core Cortex-A53

GPU

Adreno 306
Adreno 308

Memory

16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

13 MP, f/2.0, AF
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF

Main Camera Features

LED flash, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama

Front Camera

5 MP, f/2.2, 1.4µm, AF
5 MP, f/2.0

Front Camera Features

LED falsh
N/A

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

2650 mAh
3080 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 2650 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3080 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)
153 x 76.2 x 7.6 mm (6.02 x 3.00 x 0.30 in)

Weight

120 g
150 g

Materials

Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame

Colors

Shimmer Gold/Rose, Pink/Navy Black
Gold, Dark Grey, Silver, Rose Gold

Foldable

SAR

N/A
1.53 W/kg (head)     1.32 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / 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
4.2, A2DP, LE

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), ZenUI 3.5
Android 7.0 (Nougat), MIUI 11

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass