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Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB) vs LG K7 (3G)

Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG) vs LG K7 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG K7 X Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB) 12Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2110
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2125
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)

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Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)} 12 Advantages Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB) vs K7 (3G)} 5 Advantages LG K7 (3G)
+1.6GHz 32bit Dual-core5%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+8GB (5GB available)25%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)9%
Lighter
vs158 grams (5.53 ounces)
+720x1280 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+294 PPI50%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs196 PPI
+(back) 8MP63%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)vs+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)14%
Thinner
(front) 2MPvs+(front) 5MP156%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.4.2 KitKatvs+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
2110 mAhvs+2125 mAh1%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

26 Common items in both devices
1GB LPDDR2
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
5"
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+19 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)LG K7 (3G)
ModelZenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)LG K7 (3G)
Other model namesAsus Zenfone 5 2014 (1GB RAM)LG K Series K7 HSPA, LG M1
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Europe)
(Europe)
BrandAsusLG
Release date4/11/20141/19/2016
Depth10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)72.8 x 148.2 millimeters (2.87 x 5.83 in)72.39 x 143.51 millimeters (2.85 x 5.65 in)
Weight145 grams (5.08 ounces)158 grams (5.53 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)LG K7 (3G)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI196 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)LG K7 (3G)
System versionAndroid 4.3 Jelly BeanAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)LG K7 (3G)
Chipset32bit: Intel Clover Trail Plus Z256032bit: MediaTek MT6580M (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.6GHz Intel Atom (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX544 MP2ARM Mali-400 MP2 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)LG K7 (3G)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)LG K7 (3G)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

πŸ“· Camera

Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)LG K7 (3G)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)LG K7 (3G)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
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 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)LG K7 (3G)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)LG K7 (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
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)LG K7 (3G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)LG K7 (3G)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2110 mAh2125 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy18 hours7 hours
Standby353 hours (14.7 days)350 hours (14.6 days)

βž• Other features

Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)LG K7 (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, Purple, Gold
β€’ ASUS ZenUI 1.1
β€’ CΓ’mera com lentes Sony
β€’ Supports GloveTouch input
Java framework
β€’ Colors: Black, White, Gold, Titan
β€’ 2.5D Arc Glass
β€’ Knock Code, Knock On
β€’ Take still shots while recording video

☒️ Radiation rate

Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)LG K7 (3G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.18W/kg (head)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.53W/kg (head)0.435W/kg (head)
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