Razer Phone vs Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB)

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

11/6/2017 7:48 PM, updated: 11/30/2021 6:39 AM

Compare Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG) X Razer Phone 27Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IGZO

1440x2560

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB) Compare Razer Phone X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2110
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Razer Phone

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!

27 Advantages Razer Phone	vs	6 Advantages Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB)
+2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)144% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.6GHz 32bit Dual-core
+8GB LPDDR43 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR2
+64GB (52GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)29% Thinner	vs	10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+1440x2560 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+515 PPI75% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	294 PPI
+5.7"14% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps23 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh90% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2110 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	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 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
197 grams (6.9 ounces)	vs	+145 grams (5.08 ounces)36% Lighter
TFT-IGZO	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

16 Common items in both devices

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Razer Phone	Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Razer Phone	Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB)
Other model names	Razer Phone 1 RZ35-0215 Gamer phone, Razer Cheryl	Asus Zenfone 5 2014 (2GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Razer	Asus
Release date	11/17/2017	4/11/2014
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.7 x 158.5 millimeters (3.06 x 6.24 in)	72.8 x 148.2 millimeters (2.87 x 5.83 in)
Weight	197 grams (6.9 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Razer Phone	Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB)
Display type	TFT-IGZO	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.7" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~63.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels (16:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	515 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	380nits[typ] Wide color gamut	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Razer Phone	Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Razer Phone	Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	32bit: Intel Clover Trail Plus Z2560
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.6GHz Intel Atom (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	PowerVR SGX544 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 208972 (v7), 291142 (v8) Geekbench: 6728 (v4.4), 1752 (v5.1) GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Razer Phone	Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	64GB (52GB available) UFS 2.1	8GB (5GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Razer Phone	Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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 850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Razer Phone	Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.61/3.4"1.0µm2x-optical-zoom	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Razer Phone	Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (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
	Razer Phone	Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos THX-certified	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Razer Phone	Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Razer Phone	Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Razer Phone	Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	2110 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	28 hours (1.2 days)	18 hours
Standby	feature not registered	353 hours (14.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Razer Phone	Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB)
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	• Colors: Black, White, Red • ASUS ZenUI 1.1 • Câmera com lentes Sony • Supports GloveTouch input • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Razer Phone	Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.18W/kg (head)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.53W/kg (head)