Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB) vs LG K10 (4G Dual K430DSY)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL) vs LG K10 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/14/2016 10:57 PM, updated: 6/4/2025 9:45 AM

Compare LG K10 X Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2110
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points LG K10 (4G Dual K430DSY) Compare Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.3"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG K10 (4G Dual K430DSY)

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!

7 Advantages Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)	vs	12 Advantages LG K10 (4G Dual K430DSY)
+16GB (13GB available)30% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)6% Lighter	vs	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
+294 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	277 PPI
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+1.14GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)36% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR3Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)	vs	+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)17% Thinner
5"	vs	+5.3"6% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 5MP162% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	vs	+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer
2110 mAh	vs	+2300 mAh9% 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	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

28 Common items in both devices

eMMC 4.5

Plastic body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

720x1280 pixels

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+21 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)	LG K10 (4G Dual K430DSY)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)	K10 (4G Dual K430DSY)
Other model names	Asus ZenFone 5 LTE (16GB + 2GB RAM)	LG K10 Dual-SIM TD-LTE, LG-K430DSY, LGK430DSY
Country or region available	feature not registered	Australia, Philippines, New Zealand, Taiwan
Brand	Asus	LG
Release date	7/1/2014	2/1/2016
Depth	10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.8 x 148.2 millimeters (2.87 x 5.83 in)	74.8 x 146.6 millimeters (2.94 x 5.77 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)	LG K10 (4G Dual K430DSY)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~63.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	277 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)	LG K10 (4G Dual K430DSY)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)	LG K10 (4G Dual K430DSY)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6753 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.14GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.14GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz	ARM Mali-T720 MP3 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)	LG K10 (4G Dual K430DSY)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available) eMMC 4.5	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)	LG K10 (4G Dual K430DSY)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 Europe version: LTE (Bands 3, 7, 8, 20) EMEA version: LTE (Bands 3, 7, 8, 17)	LTE Cat4 700/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,28) TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)	LG K10 (4G Dual K430DSY)
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	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)	LG K10 (4G Dual K430DSY)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)	LG K10 (4G Dual K430DSY)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	1 microphone
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)	LG K10 (4G Dual K430DSY)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	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	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)	LG K10 (4G Dual K430DSY)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)	LG K10 (4G Dual K430DSY)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2110 mAh	2300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	4.8W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	18 hours	6 hours
Standby	353 hours (14.7 days)	320 hours (13.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)	LG K10 (4G Dual K430DSY)
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, Gold • ASUS ZenUI 1.1 • Câmera com lentes Sony • Supports GloveTouch input • Java framework	• Colors: White, Gold, Blue • 2.5D Arc Glass screen • Flash Selfie • Knock Code
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)	LG K10 (4G Dual K430DSY)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered