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Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB) vs Nokia X5-01

Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL) vs Nokia X5-01 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia X5-01 X Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB) 29Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2110
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
2.36"
TFT

320x240

5
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

950
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/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 8GB/2GB)} 29 Advantages Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB) vs X5-01} 2 Advantages Nokia X5-01
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core194%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs600MHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR27 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB SDRAM
+8GB (5GB available)33 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (150MB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)64%
Thinner
vs16.85 millimeters (0.66 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+720x1280 pixels11 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x240 pixels
+294 PPI74%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs169 PPI
+5"112%
Larger screen
vs2.36"
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+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 HSDPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps14 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSDPA) 10.2 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
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
145 grams (5.08 ounces)vs+129 grams (4.52 ounces)12%
Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

8 Common items in both devices
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Accelerometer
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
FM / FM (RDS)
+ 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 8GB/2GB)Nokia X5-01
 
ModelZenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB)Nokia X5-01
Other model namesAsus ZenFone 5 LTE (8GB + 2GB RAM)Nokia X5-01
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandAsusNokia
Release date7/1/20149/1/2010
Depth10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)16.85 millimeters (0.66 inches)
Size (width x height)72.8 x 148.2 millimeters (2.87 x 5.83 in)66.44 x 74.3 millimeters (2.62 x 2.93 in)
Weight145 grams (5.08 ounces)129 grams (4.52 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB)Nokia X5-01
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5" inches2.36" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~34.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels320x240 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI169 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB)Nokia X5-01
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 8GB/2GB)Nokia X5-01
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM11 (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 8GB/2GB)Nokia X5-01
RAM memory2GB LPDDR2256MB SDRAM
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)
eMMC 4.5
512MB (150MB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB)Nokia X5-01
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps10.2 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 900/1900/2100 - USA: 850/1900/2100, TD-SCDMA 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+, LTECSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, 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 8GB/2GB)Nokia X5-01
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 15 fps
FlashLED flashLED 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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
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 8GB/2GB)Nokia X5-01
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not supported
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 8GB/2GB)Nokia X5-01
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+, RealAudio

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB)Nokia X5-01
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
802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB)Nokia X5-01
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB)Nokia X5-01
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 hours3.5 hours
Standby353 hours (14.7 days)384 hours (16 days)

βž• Other features

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB)Nokia X5-01
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Black, White, Red
β€’ ASUS ZenUI 1.1
β€’ CΓ’mera com lentes Sony
β€’ Supports GloveTouch input
β€’ Java framework
β€’ Colors: Pink, Azure, Graphite Black, Yellow Green, Purple
β€’ 2GB microSD included
β€’ USB Charging
β€’ UPnP
β€’ Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF
β€’ Java framework

☒️ Radiation rate

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB)Nokia X5-01
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.13W/kg (head), 0.88W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.73W/kg (head)
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