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Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB) vs Pantech Discover (P9090)

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

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Compare Pantech Discover X Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB) 09Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2110
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
09Points Pantech Discover (P9090) Compare Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG) X
4.8"
TFT

720x1280

12.6
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

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

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 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)} 9 Advantages Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB) vs Discover (P9090)} 9 Advantages Pantech Discover (P9090)
+1.6GHz 32bit Dual-core2%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+5"4%
Larger screen
vs4.8"
+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+2110 mAh1%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2100 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
8GB (5GB available)vs+16GB (13GB available)160%
More internal storage for applications and files
145 grams (5.08 ounces)vs+135 grams (4.73 ounces)7%
Lighter
10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)vs+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)13%
Thinner
294 PPIvs+306 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 12.6MP57%
Higher resolution main camera
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps138%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

20 Common items in both devices
1GB LPDDR2
16 million
720x1280 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
(front) 2MP
+13 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)Pantech Discover (P9090)
 
ModelZenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)Discover (P9090)
Other model namesAsus Zenfone 5 2014 (1GB RAM)AT&T Pantech Discover P9090, Pantech Magnus
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandAsusPantech
Release date4/11/20141/11/2013
Depth10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)72.8 x 148.2 millimeters (2.87 x 5.83 in)68.6 x 134.2 millimeters (2.7 x 5.28 in)
Weight145 grams (5.08 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)Pantech Discover (P9090)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5" inches4.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~69% (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 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)Pantech Discover (P9090)
System versionAndroid 4.3 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)Pantech Discover (P9090)
Chipset32bit: Intel Clover Trail Plus Z256032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.6GHz Intel Atom (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX544 MP2Qualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)Pantech Discover (P9090)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)16GB (13GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)Pantech Discover (P9090)
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)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 networkNot supportedLTE 700/850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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)Pantech Discover (P9090)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels12.6 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4096x3072 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 focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo only main camerafeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)Pantech Discover (P9090)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels1600x1200 pixels
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 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)Pantech Discover (P9090)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)Pantech Discover (P9090)
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 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)Pantech Discover (P9090)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)Pantech Discover (P9090)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
PBR-518
Battery capacity2110 mAh2100 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy18 hours10 hours
Standby353 hours (14.7 days)430 hours (17.9 days)

βž• Other features

Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)Pantech Discover (P9090)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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, Purple, Gold
β€’ ASUS ZenUI 1.1
β€’ CΓ’mera com lentes Sony
β€’ Supports GloveTouch input
β€’ Java framework
β€’ Colors: Gray
β€’ Touch focus
β€’ HDR photo
β€’ Panorama photo
β€’ 3D surround sound
β€’ HAC (M3/T4)
β€’ DLNA
β€’ WiFi dual-band
β€’ WiFi hotspot
β€’ Java framework

☒️ Radiation rate

Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)Pantech Discover (P9090)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.18W/kg (head)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.53W/kg (head)feature not registered
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