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Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB) vs TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (3G)

Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL) vs TP-Link Neffos C5 Max phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare TP-Link Neffos C5 Max X Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB) 05Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2110
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
14Points TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (3G) Compare Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL) X
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3045
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (3G)

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Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)} 5 Advantages Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB) vs Neffos C5 Max (3G)} 14 Advantages TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (3G)
+16GB (13GB available)30%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (10GB available)
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)11%
Lighter
vs161 grams (5.64 ounces)
+(front) HD (1280x720)167%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (720x480)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+1.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)55%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
Until 64GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)vs+8.95 millimeters (0.35 inches)15%
Thinner
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
294 PPIvs+401 PPI36%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"vs+5.5"10%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 2MPvs+(front) 5MP162%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 5.0.2 Lollipopvs+Android 5.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
2110 mAhvs+3045 mAh44%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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 supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos

28 Common items in both devices
eMMC 4.5
Plastic body, glass front
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+21 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (3G)
ModelZenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)Neffos C5 Max (3G)
Other model namesAsus ZenFone 5 LTE (16GB + 2GB RAM)Neffos C5 Max LTE Dual-Sim, TP-Link TP702E
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAsusTP-Link
Release date7/1/20141/1/2016
Depth10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)8.95 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)72.8 x 148.2 millimeters (2.87 x 5.83 in)76 x 152 millimeters (2.99 x 5.98 in)
Weight145 grams (5.08 ounces)161 grams (5.64 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (3G)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI401 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

πŸ€– Operating System

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (3G)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 5.1 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0.2 Lollipopfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (3G)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6753 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305 400MhzARM Mali-T720 MP3 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (3G)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)
eMMC 4.5
16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (3G)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps42/11 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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

πŸ“· Camera

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (3G)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (3G)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)VGA (720x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
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)TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (3G)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (3G)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (3G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (3G)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2110 mAh3045 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy18 hoursfeature not registered
Standby353 hours (14.7 days)feature not registered

βž• Other features

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (3G)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
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: Dark Gray, Pearl White
β€’ LED notification
β€’ Smart screenshot

☒️ Radiation rate

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (3G)
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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