Asus Zenfone Go (ZC500TG 8GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone Go vs Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/3/2018 1:02 PM, updated: 5/25/2020 6:13 AM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus X Asus Zenfone Go (ZC500TG 8GB) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2070
mAh

(Removable)

23Points Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (32GB) Compare Asus Zenfone Go X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)

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!

4 Advantages Asus Zenfone Go (ZC500TG 8GB)	vs	23 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)33% Lighter	vs	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core167% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)	vs	+32GB (23GB available)5 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)23% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic endsAdvantage More resistant material
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
294 PPI	vs	+368 PPI25% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+5.99"20% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 12MP50% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 5MP156% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2070 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh93% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

18 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

Capacitive

+11 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone Go (ZC500TG 8GB)	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Zenfone Go (ZC500TG 8GB)	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)
Other model names	Asus Zenfone Go ZC500TG Z00VD	红米5 Plus (32GB + 3GB RAM) MEG7, Xiaomi Vince
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan
Brand	Asus	Xiaomi
Release date	8/1/2015	2/22/2018
Depth	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	71 x 144.5 millimeters (2.8 x 5.69 in)	75.45 x 158.5 millimeters (2.97 x 6.24 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic ends
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone Go (ZC500TG 8GB)	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5.99" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	368 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone Go (ZC500TG 8GB)	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone Go (ZC500TG 8GB)	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6580 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone Go (ZC500TG 8GB)	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available) eMMC	32GB (23GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone Go (ZC500TG 8GB)	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5) TD-LTE (Bands 40,41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Asus Zenfone Go (ZC500TG 8GB)	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone Go (ZC500TG 8GB)	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone Go (ZC500TG 8GB)	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone Go (ZC500TG 8GB)	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone Go (ZC500TG 8GB)	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone Go (ZC500TG 8GB)	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2070 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone Go (ZC500TG 8GB)	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Red • Asus ZenUI • Asus ZenMotion • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Rose Gold • 2.5D glass screen edge • 18:9 ratio screen • MIUI 9.5 • Silicone case included • WiFi display, direct, hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone Go (ZC500TG 8GB)	Redmi 5 Plus (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered