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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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Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 X Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB) 07Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2110
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
14Points Samsung Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747) Compare Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL) X
4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747)

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Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB)} 7 Advantages Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB) vs Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747)} 14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747)
+eMMC 4.5Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 4.41
+5"4%
Larger screen
vs4.8"
+f/2.0 (aperture)30%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.6 (aperture)
+Android 5.0.2 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.0.2 Lollipop is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+2110 mAh1%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2100 mAh
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)7%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB (5GB available)vs+16GB (11GB available)120%
More internal storage for applications and files
145 grams (5.08 ounces)vs+134 grams (4.69 ounces)8%
Lighter
10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)vs+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)20%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
294 PPIvs+306 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

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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πŸ“± Model features

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB)Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747)
ModelZenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB)Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747)
Other model namesAsus ZenFone 5 LTE (8GB + 2GB RAM)AT&T Samsung Galaxy S3 i747 (4G LTE), Galaxy S III
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandAsusSamsung
Release date7/1/20146/22/2012
Depth10.3 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)
Weight145 grams (5.08 ounces)134 grams (4.69 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB)Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5" inches4.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI306 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

πŸ€– Operating System

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB)Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0.2 LollipopAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz UI

βš™οΈ Processor

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB)Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus (MSM8260A) (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305 400MhzQualcomm Adreno 225 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB)Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)
eMMC 4.5
16GB (11GB available)
eMMC 4.41
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB)Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4
Europe version:
LTE (Bands 3, 7, 8, 20)
EMEA version:
LTE (Bands 3, 7, 8, 17)
LTE 700/1700/2100
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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)Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
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 supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB)Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.6 (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 8GB/2GB)Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB)Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB)Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB)Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB-L1G6LLU
Battery capacity2110 mAh2100 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy18 hours8 hours
Standby353 hours (14.7 days)199 hours (8.3 days)

βž• Other features

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB)Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
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: Pebble blue, Marble white, Garnet red
β€’ Smart Stay eye tracking
β€’ S-Voice
β€’ Java framework

☒️ Radiation rate

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/2GB)Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.74W/kg (head), 0.82W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.198W/kg (head)
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