Asus Zenfone 5 A501CG (2015) vs Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Asus Zenfone 5 A501CG (2015)
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Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Asus Zenfone 5 A501CG (2015)
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Asus Zenfone 5 A501CG (2015) | Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5 | 5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1280 | 1280 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 720 |
| PPI | 294 | 294 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | — |
| Screen-to-body | 63.9 | 67.6 |
Platform
| Spec | Asus Zenfone 5 A501CG (2015) | Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Dual-core 1.2 GHz | Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | PowerVR SGX544MP2 | Adreno 306 |
| Chipset Name | Intel Atom Z2520 | Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 |
| Process (nm) | — | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.3 | 6.0 |
Memory
| Spec | Asus Zenfone 5 A501CG (2015) | Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Variants | 8GB 2GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Asus Zenfone 5 A501CG (2015) | Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 720p@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2 | 13 MP, f/2 |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Asus Zenfone 5 A501CG (2015) | Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 2 MP, f/2.4 | 5 MP, f/2 |
Battery
| Spec | Asus Zenfone 5 A501CG (2015) | Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2110 | 2600 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| stand by | Up to 353 h (3G) | Up to 440 h (3G) |
| talk time | Up to 18 h 30 min (3G) | Up to 9 h (3G) |
Body
| Spec | Asus Zenfone 5 A501CG (2015) | Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (Dual stand-by) |
| Height (mm) | 148.2 | 143.7 |
| Thickness (mm) | 10.3 | 11.3 |
| Weight (g) | 145 | 150 |
| Width (mm) | 72.8 | 70.9 |
Launch
| Spec | Asus Zenfone 5 A501CG (2015) | Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2015, January. Released 2015, January | 2016, October. Released 2016, October |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Asus Zenfone 5 A501CG (2015) | Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 - Global, India |
| 4G Bands | — | 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 18, 19, 28, 38, 41 - Brazil |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Asus Zenfone 5 A501CG (2015) | Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Asus Zenfone 5 A501CG (2015) | Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Asus Zenfone 5 A501CG (2015) | Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Asus Zenfone 5 A501CG (2015) and Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL packs a 2600 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 13 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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