Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB) vs Realme 8 Pro (128GB/8GB NFC)
Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG) vs Realme 8 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5"
IPS
IPS
720x1280
8
MP
MP
2mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
2110
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
6.4"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
108
MP
MP
16mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Realme 8 Pro (128GB/8GB NFC)
The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!
16 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
+9 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB) | Realme 8 Pro (128GB/8GB NFC) | |
Model | Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB) | Realme 8 Pro (128GB/8GB NFC) |
Other model names | Asus Zenfone 5 2014 (2GB RAM) | Realme 8 Pro RMX3081 NFC (128GB + 8GB RAM) |
Country or region available | feature not registered | (Europe), (Global, International) |
Brand | Asus | Realme |
Release date | 4/11/2014 | 3/24/2021 |
Depth | 10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches) | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 72.8 x 148.2 millimeters (2.87 x 5.83 in) | 73.9 x 160.6 millimeters (2.91 x 6.32 in) |
Weight | 145 grams (5.08 ounces) | 176 grams (6.16 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB) | Realme 8 Pro (128GB/8GB NFC) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 5" inches | 6.4" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~63.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~83.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1280 pixels | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 294 PPI | 411 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | 430nits[typ], 1000nits[peak] |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB) | Realme 8 Pro (128GB/8GB NFC) | |
System version | Android 4.3 Jelly Bean | Android 11 |
Firmware update | Android 4.4.2 KitKat | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB) | Realme 8 Pro (128GB/8GB NFC) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Intel Clover Trail Plus Z2560 | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SM7125 (8nm) |
CPU | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.6GHz Intel Atom (Dual-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.3GHz Kryo 465 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 465 Silver (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | PowerVR SGX544 MP2 | Qualcomm Adreno 618 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB) | Realme 8 Pro (128GB/8GB NFC) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR2 | 8GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 8GB (5GB available) | 128GB (104GB available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB) | Realme 8 Pro (128GB/8GB NFC) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 42/5.76 Mbps | 300/150 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ |
📷 Camera | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB) | Realme 8 Pro (128GB/8GB NFC) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | (quad camera) 108 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.3119°16mm1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 12000x9000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/1.52" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.7µm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB) | Realme 8 Pro (128GB/8GB NFC) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 2 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1600x1200 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.5 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB) | Realme 8 Pro (128GB/8GB NFC) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB) | Realme 8 Pro (128GB/8GB NFC) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB) | Realme 8 Pro (128GB/8GB NFC) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB) | Realme 8 Pro (128GB/8GB NFC) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2110 mAh | 4500 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 50W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 18 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | 353 hours (14.7 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB) | Realme 8 Pro (128GB/8GB NFC) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black, White, Red • ASUS ZenUI 1.1 • Câmera com lentes Sony • Supports GloveTouch input • Java framework | • Colors: Infinite Black, Infinite Blue, Illuminating Yellow, Punk Black • Realme UI 2.0 • Back camera: Samsung HM2 sensor • Front camera: Sony IMX471 sensor • Stereo speakers • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Always-on display |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB) | Realme 8 Pro (128GB/8GB NFC) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.18W/kg (head) | 1.1W/kg (head), 0.53W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.53W/kg (head) | feature not registered |