Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone Live ZB501KL
Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite
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 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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
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
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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Shimmer Gold/Rose, Pink/Navy Black
Gold, Dark Grey, Silver, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), ZenUI 3.5
Android 7.0 (Nougat), MIUI 11
OS Version
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), ZenUI 3.5
Android 7.0 (Nougat), MIUI 11
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

