Apple iPhone 5 (16GB) vs Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KL 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 5 vs Asus Zenfone 2 Laser phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/28/2016 6:06 PM, updated: 9/26/2024 2:51 PM

Compare Asus Zenfone 2 Laser X Apple iPhone 5 (16GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

640x1136

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1440
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KL 16GB) Compare Apple iPhone 5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KL 16GB)

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!

8 Advantages Apple iPhone 5 (16GB)	vs	15 Advantages Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KL 16GB)
+16GB (13GB available)18% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (11GB available)
+112 grams (3.92 ounces)25% Lighter	vs	140 grams (4.9 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)38% Thinner	vs	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+326 PPI11% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	294 PPI
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
1.3GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)	vs	+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)51% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
640x1136 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels27% Higher resolution screen
4"	vs	+5"25% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.2MP	vs	+(front) 5MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1440 mAh	vs	+2400 mAh67% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

24 Common items in both devices

eMMC 4.5

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) HD (1280x720)

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPhone 5 (16GB)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KL 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone 5 (16GB)	Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KL 16GB)
Other model names	iPhone 5 A1428 (GSM), A1429 (CDMA)	Asus ZenFone 2 Laser ZE500KL (4G 5-inch), Asus Laser
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Egypt, (Europe), Philippines, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, Taiwan
Brand	Apple	Asus
Release date	9/21/2012, Announced: 9/12/2012	9/1/2015
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)	58.6 x 123.8 millimeters (2.31 x 4.87 in)	71.5 x 143.7 millimeters (2.81 x 5.66 in)
Weight	112 grams (3.92 ounces)	140 grams (4.9 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone 5 (16GB)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KL 16GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	640x1136 pixels (16:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 5 (16GB)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KL 16GB)
System version	iOS 6.0	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
Firmware update	iOS 10	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 5 (16GB)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KL 16GB)
Chipset	32bit: Apple A6 (32nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz Swift (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX543 (3-core, 266MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark X: 2229	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 5 (16GB)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KL 16GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available) eMMC 4.5	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Not supported	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 5 (16GB)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KL 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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 (A1428), CDMA 800/1900/2100 (A1429)	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	A1428 model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A1429 model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 - Taiwan\|Japan: 800/850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 A1428 model: LTE (4, 17) A1429 CDMA model: LTE (1, 2, 3, 5, 17) A1429 GSM model: LTE (1, 3, 5)	LTE Cat4 Global: 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) Taiwan: 700/800/850/900/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5,6,8,9,18,19,28) India: 1800/2100 (Bands 1,3), TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 - Taiwan\|Japan: 800/850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 Global: 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) Taiwan: 700/800/850/900/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5,6,8,9,18,19,28) India: 1800/2100 (Bands 1,3), TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
📷 Camera
	iPhone 5 (16GB)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KL 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	33mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 5 (16GB)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KL 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	35mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 5 (16GB)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KL 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.264, Motion JPG, MOV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, AAC, eAAC, WAV, M4A	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 5 (16GB)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KL 16GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 5 (16GB)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KL 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 5 (16GB)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KL 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	1440 mAh	2400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	feature not registered
Standby	225 hours (9.4 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPhone 5 (16GB)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KL 16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, 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 with tutorial	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: White, Black • Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone • HD voice • Video stabilization • Dock connector port • Panorama photo • Siri Voice Control • FaceTime • HAC (M3/T4) • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black, White, Silver, Purple, Blue, Red, Gold • Asus ZenUI • Toshiba camera sensor • Laser autofocus camera (0.03 seconds) • Dual tone flash • Beidou GPS • 5GB Asus Webstorage • Only one micro SIM card can connect to 3G/4G service at a time
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 5 (16GB)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KL 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.18W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.95W/kg (head), 0.9W/kg (body)	feature not registered