Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB) vs LG K20 (X120EMW)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL) vs LG K20 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/18/2020 10:14 AM, updated: 8/4/2020 11:54 AM

Compare LG K20 X Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2110
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points LG K20 (X120EMW) Compare Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.45"
IPS

480x960

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG K20 (X120EMW)

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!

6 Advantages Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB)	vs	15 Advantages LG K20 (X120EMW)
+2GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR3
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)5% Lighter	vs	152 grams (5.32 ounces)
+720x1280 pixels100% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x960 pixels
+294 PPI49% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	197 PPI
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+1.5GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)45% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB (5GB available)	vs	+16GB (11GB available)120% More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)	vs	+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)24% Thinner
5"	vs	+5.45"9% Larger screen
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 5MP156% 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 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
2110 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh42% 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.
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

23 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

(back) 8MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+16 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB)	LG K20 (X120EMW)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB)	K20 (X120EMW)
Other model names	Asus ZenFone 5 LTE (8GB + 2GB RAM)	LG K20 2019 LMX120EMW, LM-X120EMW
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Europe), (Global, International), Iran, Tunisia
Brand	Asus	LG
Release date	7/1/2014	8/7/2019
Depth	10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.8 x 148.2 millimeters (2.87 x 5.83 in)	71.9 x 148.6 millimeters (2.83 x 5.85 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	152 grams (5.32 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB)	LG K20 (X120EMW)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5.45" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~63.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	480x960 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	197 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	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB)	LG K20 (X120EMW)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB)	LG K20 (X120EMW)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6739 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz	PowerVR GE8100 MP1 (570MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB)	LG K20 (X120EMW)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.5	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB)	LG K20 (X120EMW)
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	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 (1, 3, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, 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 8GB/2GB)	LG K20 (X120EMW)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
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	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB)	LG K20 (X120EMW)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/5" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB)	LG K20 (X120EMW)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB)	LG K20 (X120EMW)
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	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
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
	Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB)	LG K20 (X120EMW)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB)	LG K20 (X120EMW)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BL-01
Battery capacity	2110 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	6W (5V/1.2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	18 hours	17 hours
Standby	353 hours (14.7 days)	600 hours (25 days)
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB)	LG K20 (X120EMW)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Black, Blue, Platinum • Android Go edition • Google assistant • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB)	LG K20 (X120EMW)
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