ASUS ZenFone 5 (A501CG) Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
5", 1280 x 720
Front Camera
2 Megapixel
Main Camera
8 Megapixel
Operating System
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Storage
8 GB
RAM
1 GB
Processor
Intel Atom
Battery
2110 mAh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenFone 5 (A501CG)
Product Type Smartphone
Manufacturer Model Number A501CG
Form Factor Touch
Height 148.2 mm Better than 68 % of phones rated.
Width 72.8 mm Better than 69 % of phones rated.
Depth 10.34 mm Worse than 52 % of phones rated.
Weight 145 g Worse than 51 % of phones rated.
Body Colour Charcoal black
Waterproof (Water-resistant) -
SAR Value 0.337 W/kg
Connector Type Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B
SIM Card Type (Size) Micro SIM
SIM Card Qty Dual-SIM

The ASUS ZenFone 5 (A501CG) has dimensions 148.2 mm × 72.8 mm × 10.34 mm. Its weight is 145 g.

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DISPLAY ASUS ZenFone 5 (A501CG)
Display Type LCD display
Display Technology IPS
Screen Size (Display Size) 5" Better than 56 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 1280 x 720 pixels Better than 63 % of phones rated.
Display Format HD
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)

The screen size reaches 5" inches. Phones with smaller displays have the advantage of being easier to use with one hand. However, compared to phones with large screens, they provide a lower user experience. Nevertheless, if you don't plan to watch movies or play games on your phone regularly and just expect basic functionality, this size should be good enough for you. The disadvantage of LCD displays is the relatively lower color contrast displayed, as the technology cannot display absolute black well. Also due to the higher power consumption, LCD displays are no longer as common in phones. Even so, some manufacturers still equip their phones with LCD technology. However, modern smartphones are already using OLED technology. The advantage of LCD phones is that they tend to be cheaper to build than OLED technology.

Display Resolution of ASUS ZenFone 5 (A501CG) is 1280 x 720 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px.

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PROCESSOR ASUS ZenFone 5 (A501CG)
Processor Type (CPU) Intel Atom
Processor Number Z2560
Clock Speed 1.6 GHz Better than 56 % of phones rated.
Processor Core Qty Dual-core Worse than 90 % of phones rated.

ASUS ZenFone 5 (A501CG) is supplied with Intel Atom. The number of processor cores is 2. It is a number of cores that plays an important role in evaluating the performance of phone as it is responsible for computing operations. Smartphones already commonly have a core count of around 4 to 8. Multi-core processors can perform better and reduce the processing time of a request to a minimum, which is reflected in the responsiveness of the phone, e.g. in the speed of opening applications. Another important parameter is the processor frequency, which indicates how many instructions the phone can process in one second. Similar to refresh rate, the higher the number, the faster the phone responds. Processor frequency of phone ASUS ZenFone 5 (A501CG) is 1.6 GHz. As standard today, you'll find this value between 1.8 GHz and 2.8 GHz.

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MEMORY ASUS ZenFone 5 (A501CG)
RAM 1 GB Worse than 61 % of phones rated.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 8 GB Worse than 72 % of phones rated.
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 64 GB

One of the most important parameters for user´s decision is often internal memory capacity. The larger it is, the more apps, photos, movies and other files your phone can store. This phone has 8 GB storage. This memory capacity is ideal for those who have a few basic apps and a few dozen photos on their phone. If you don't expect to use your phone to play games or need to store high-resolution photos, this size should be sufficient. There is almost no probability you're likely to see this low capacity on new smartphones. The standard memory today is around 64 and 128 GB. The best phones have internal memory of 256 GB or more. Nowadays, you can usually find one phone model on the market with several different memory sizes. This allows each user to choose what suits them best.

For this model it is possible to increase the storage size by inserting a memory card.

Size of the RAM memory tells us how powerful the phone is. ASUS ZenFone 5 (A501CG) is equipped with 1 GB. Commonly today you will find phones with 6 to 8 GB of RAM. This means that the phone can easily handle normal operation and more demanding applications or games. Higher RAM of 12 GB can be found in best phones on market and are ideal especially for avid gamers. On the other hand, operating memory below 4 GB is more of an issue with lower-end phones and older models. However, even they will find their fans among less demanding users, who don´t want to spend much on buying new phone.

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CAMERA ASUS ZenFone 5 (A501CG)
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 8 Megapixel Better than 52 % of phones rated.
Lens Aperture F/2.0 Worse than 52 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Light Source LED light
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p), 1280 x 720 (720p)
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 2 Megapixel Worse than 81 % of phones rated.
Lens Aperture (Front) F/2.4 Worse than 82 % of phones rated.

The rear camera of the ASUS ZenFone 5 (A501CG) has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. The resolution of main lens is 8 Megapixel. Nonetheless, resolution alone does not necessarily mean a good photo. Therefore, you should look at other parameters such as lens aperture or pixel size. Another important factor is the aperture, which in this case is F/2.0 and determines how much light passes through the sensor. Best phones have an aperture of up to F/1.5. But the most common lenses today are F/1.8 to F/2.2. In this case, the lower the number after the slash, the higher the photo quality.

Front camera
The front camera of phone ASUS ZenFone 5 (A501CG) has one lens. This number of lenses is standard on most smartphones nowadays. The lens is equipped with 2 Megapixel. However, do not forget there are other factors than resolution having impact on the final quality of front camera photos. The main front lens also achieves F/2.4.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING ASUS ZenFone 5 (A501CG)
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 2110 mAh Better than 50 % of phones rated.
Standby Time 353 hours Better than 51 % of phones rated.
Talk Time 1110 minutes Better than 76 % of phones rated.
Run Time Details Talk (WCDMA): up to 1110 min
Standby (WCDMA): up to 353 hrs
Battery Technology Lithium

The battery size of ASUS ZenFone 5 (A501CG) is 2110 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day.

The standby time for this phone is 353 hours and tells us how long the phone lasts on a single charge when you're not actively using it. The phone ASUS ZenFone 5 (A501CG) will last one charge with constant phone calls 1110 minutes.

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CELLULAR ASUS ZenFone 5 (A501CG)
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 3G Worse than 64 % of phones rated.
Operating System Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
User Interface ASUS ZenUI
Navigation GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS

Standard 4G connectivity is currently being replaced by 5G, but is still the preserve of the latest phones. ASUS ZenFone 5 (A501CG) supports 3G. 3G connectivity is now only found in the oldest phones. The operating system in the case of this model is Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean).

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COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenFone 5 (A501CG)
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP
Communication Features Mobile Email client, Internet browser
Messaging Services SMS, MMS

Bluetooth 4.0 must not be missing from the basic package. It makes it easy to connect wireless headphones to your phone, connect your phone to your TV, tablet, speaker and more.

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MEDIA ASUS ZenFone 5 (A501CG)
Supported Digital Audio Standards AAC, MP3
Supported Digital Video Standards MPEG-4
FEATURES ASUS ZenFone 5 (A501CG)
Phone Functions Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, vibrating alert
Sensors Ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, G-sensor, hall sensor
Personal Information Management Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock
Additional Phone Features Multitasking, Glove mode, guaranteed upgrade to Android 4.4 (KitKat), ASUS TruVivid technology, Power Saving Mode
OTHERS ASUS ZenFone 5 (A501CG)
Included Accessories Power adapter

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