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Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB) vs Positivo Twist S520 S

Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG) vs Positivo Twist S520 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Positivo Twist S520 X Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB) 11Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2110
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

8mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
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)} 11 Advantages Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB) vs Twist S520 S} 6 Advantages Positivo Twist S520 S
+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)
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)3%
Lighter
vs149 grams (5.22 ounces)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+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
+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
+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
10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)vs+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)10%
Thinner
(front) 2MPvs+(front) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.4.2 KitKatvs+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer
2110 mAhvs+2200 mAh4%
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 / 1GB
Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC / Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
5"
(back) 8MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
+19 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)Positivo Twist S520 S
ModelZenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)Twist S520 S
Other model namesAsus Zenfone 5 2014 (1GB RAM)Positivo Twist S, Positivo S520 S 3G Dual Chip 8GB
Country or region availablefeature not registeredBrazil
Brazil
BrandAsusPositivo
Release date4/11/20147/11/2016
Depth10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)72.8 x 148.2 millimeters (2.87 x 5.83 in)72 x 145 millimeters (2.83 x 5.71 in)
Weight145 grams (5.08 ounces)149 grams (5.22 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)Positivo Twist S520 S
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~66% (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)Positivo Twist S520 S
System versionAndroid 4.3 Jelly BeanAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)Positivo Twist S520 S
Chipset32bit: Intel Clover Trail Plus Z256032bit: MediaTek
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.6GHz Intel Atom (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX544 MP2feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)Positivo Twist S520 S
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)Positivo Twist S520 S
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and standard SIM (2FF)
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 850/900/2100
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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

πŸ“· Camera

Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)Positivo Twist S520 S
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)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 registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
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)Positivo Twist S520 S
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
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)Positivo Twist S520 S
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)Positivo Twist S520 S
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)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)Positivo Twist S520 S
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)Positivo Twist S520 S
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2110 mAh2200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy18 hoursfeature not registered
Standby353 hours (14.7 days)feature not registered

βž• Other features

Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)Positivo Twist S520 S
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: Gold, Blue
β€’ Selfie stick included
β€’ Screen protector included
β€’ Extra case included
β€’ Positivo Apps
β€’ WiFi hotspot

☒️ Radiation rate

Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)Positivo Twist S520 S
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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