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Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB) vs Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)

Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL) vs Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA) X Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB) 27Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2110
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
2.4"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

0.3mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

950
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)

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!

Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)} 27 Advantages Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB) vs X5 (TD-SCDMA)} 3 Advantages Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core6 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs264MHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR215 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs128MB
+16GB (13GB available)165 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs256MB (80MB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 8GB microSD
+10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)43%
Thinner
vs14.7 millimeters (0.58 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+720x1280 pixels11 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+294 PPI76%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs167 PPI
+5"108%
Larger screen
vs2.4"
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 2MP5 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+(front) HD (1280x720)35 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) QCIF (176x144)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G TD-HSDPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps74 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G TD-HSDPA) 2 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2110 mAh122%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs950 mAh
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsWAP, HTML, Flash player
145 grams (5.08 ounces)vs+120 grams (4.2 ounces)21%
Lighter
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

11 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Accelerometer
Hands-free calling
Video calling
Vibrating alert
+4 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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πŸ“± Model features

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
 
ModelZenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
Other model namesAsus ZenFone 5 LTE (16GB + 2GB RAM)Nokia X5-00, Nokia X5 for China Mobile
Country or region availablefeature not registeredChina
China
BrandAsusNokia
Release date7/1/20147/1/2010
Depth10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)14.7 millimeters (0.58 inches)
Size (width x height)72.8 x 148.2 millimeters (2.87 x 5.83 in)49.8 x 113 millimeters (1.96 x 4.45 in)
Weight145 grams (5.08 ounces)120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5" inches2.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~31.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI167 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatSymbian 9.3 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0.2 Lollipopfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)32bit
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 264MHz ARM9 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhzfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR2128MB
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)
eMMC 4.5
256MB (80MB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 8GB microSD
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4
Europe version:
LTE (Bands 3, 7, 8, 20)
EMEA version:
LTE (Bands 3, 7, 8, 17)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, TD-HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“· Camera

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 15 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)QCIF (176x144)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, WMV, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
Not supported
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5F
Battery capacity2110 mAh950 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy18 hours4.6 hours
Standby353 hours (14.7 days)165 hours (6.9 days)

βž• Other features

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5WAP, HTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Black, White, Red, Gold
β€’ ASUS ZenUI 1.1
β€’ CΓ’mera com lentes Sony
β€’ Supports GloveTouch input
β€’ Java framework
β€’ Colors: Various
β€’ Dual mode GSM/TD-SCDMA phone
β€’ Java framework

☒️ Radiation rate

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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