Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747)
Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL) vs Samsung Galaxy S3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5"
IPS
IPS
720x1280
8
MP
MP
2mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2110
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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4.8"
AMOLED
AMOLED
720x1280
8
MP
MP
2mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
2100
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747)
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31 Common items in both devices |
2GB LPDDR2 |
Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC / Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC |
Plastic body, glass front |
16 million |
720x1280 pixels |
(back) 8MP |
LED flash |
+24 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlightπ± Model features | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB) | Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747) | |
Model | Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB) | Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747) |
Other model names | Asus ZenFone 5 LTE (8GB + 2GB RAM) | AT&T Samsung Galaxy S3 i747 (4G LTE), Galaxy S III |
Country or region available | feature not registered | ![]() USA |
Brand | Asus | Samsung |
Release date | 7/1/2014 | 6/22/2012 |
Depth | 10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches) | 8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 72.8 x 148.2 millimeters (2.87 x 5.83 in) | 70.6 x 136.6 millimeters (2.78 x 5.38 in) |
Weight | 145 grams (5.08 ounces) | 134 grams (4.69 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
π² Display | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB) | Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 5" inches | 4.8" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~63.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1280 pixels | 720x1280 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 294 PPI | 306 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 2 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | Not supported |
π€ Operating System | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB) | Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747) | |
System version | Android 4.4.2 KitKat | Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS |
Firmware update | Android 5.0.2 Lollipop | Android 4.3 Jelly Bean |
User Interface | feature not registered | TouchWiz UI |
βοΈ Processor | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB) | Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm) | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus (MSM8260A) (28nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core) | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz | Qualcomm Adreno 225 (400MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
π½ Memory and storage | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB) | Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR2 | 2GB LPDDR2 |
Internal storage | 8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.5 | 16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.41 |
External storage | Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
πΆ Mobile networks | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB) | Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 100/50 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 850/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 Europe version: LTE (Bands 3, 7, 8, 20) EMEA version: LTE (Bands 3, 7, 8, 17) | LTE 700/1700/2100 |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
π· Camera | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB) | Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747) | |
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 |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.6 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3" inches |
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 | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
πΈ Front camera | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB) | Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 2 megapixels | 2 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1600x1200 pixels | 1600x1200 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | HD (1280x720) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.6 (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 |
π Sound and multimedia | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB) | Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Mono sound (not stereo) |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | 2 microphones |
Radio | FM | Not supported |
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 |
π Connectivity | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB) | Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Micro-B USB MHL |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 4.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
π§ Sensors | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB) | Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
π Battery | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB) | Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB-L1G6LLU |
Battery capacity | 2110 mAh | 2100 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 18 hours | 8 hours |
Standby | 353 hours (14.7 days) | 199 hours (8.3 days) |
β Other features | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB) | Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (Swype), 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, Flash player |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | β’ Colors: Black, White, Red β’ ASUS ZenUI 1.1 β’ CΓ’mera com lentes Sony β’ Supports GloveTouch input β’ Java framework | β’ Colors: Pebble blue, Marble white, Garnet red β’ Smart Stay eye tracking β’ S-Voice β’ Java framework |
β’οΈ Radiation rate | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB) | Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.74W/kg (head), 0.82W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.198W/kg (head) |