Asus ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro vs Nokia 9500

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 5 Selfie Pro vs Nokia 9500 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/26/2019 8:34 PM, updated: 2/18/2023 7:56 AM

Compare Nokia 9500 X Asus ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro 34Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x2160

16
MP

20mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

01Point Nokia 9500 Compare Asus Zenfone 5 Selfie Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
TFT

640x200

0.3
MP

64MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Asus ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro

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34 Advantages Asus ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro	vs	1 Advantage Nokia 9500
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core28 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	150MHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR4X63 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	64MB SDRAM
+128GB (111GB available)1495 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128MB (76MB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC511 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 2GB MMC
+168 grams (5.88 ounces)32% Lighter	vs	222 grams (7.77 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)2 times Thinner	vs	23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 thousand
+1080x2160 pixels17 times Higher resolution screen	vs	640x200 pixels
+402 PPI170% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	149 PPI
+6"33% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+(dual camera) 16MP + 8MP77 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 0.3MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(dual front camera) 20MP + 8MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)326 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QCIF (176x144)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use	vs	50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	2G EDGE
+(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps2259 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G EDGE) 0.177 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device	vs	Not supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3300 mAh154% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1300 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	proprietary audio output
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b [wifi2]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	1.1
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

4 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go / USB 2.0 proprietary connector

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📱 Model features
	Asus ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro	Nokia 9500
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Model	ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro	Nokia 9500
Other model names	Asus ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro ZC600KL5 128GB, ZC600KL-5A125BR	Nokia Communicator 9500
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	(Global, International)
Brand	Asus	Nokia
Release date	5/1/2018	2/1/2005
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.2 x 160.6 millimeters (3 x 6.32 in)	56 x 148 millimeters (2.2 x 5.83 in)
Weight	168 grams (5.88 ounces)	222 grams (7.77 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro	Nokia 9500
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	6" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~44.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels	640x200 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	149 PPI
Colors	16 million	65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	Extra display: LCD 128x128
🤖 Operating System
	Asus ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro	Nokia 9500
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Symbian 7.0 S80 2nd Edition
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	Series 80 UI
⚙️ Processor
	Asus ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro	Nokia 9500
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 1510
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 150MHz ARM925T (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 508 650Mhz	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro	Nokia 9500
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	64MB SDRAM
Internal storage	128GB (111GB available) eMCP	128MB (76MB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 2GB MMC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro	Nokia 9500
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	400/75 Mbps	0.177 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	feature not registered
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat13/5 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Asus ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro	Nokia 9500
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 8MP ultrawide 13mm	0.3 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	QCIF (176x144)
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro	Nokia 9500
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 20 megapixels 8MP ultrawide 13mm	Not supported
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	23mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro	Nokia 9500
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	3GP, MPEG4
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAC, MIDI
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro	Nokia 9500
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	proprietary audio output
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	1.1
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b [wifi2] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro	Nokia 9500
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro	Nokia 9500
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP-5L
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	1300 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	30 hours (1.3 days)	6 hours
Standby	576 hours (24 days)	500 hours (20.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Asus ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro	Nokia 9500
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Midnight Black, Moonlight White, Rouge Red • 18:9 display • 2.5D glass screen (front and rear)	• Colors: Tin Grey • Java games • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro	Nokia 9500
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.99W/kg (head), 1.15W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.52W/kg (head)