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| Global Score | |
| 60.4 | 66 |
| Basic Information | |
| Asus | Samsung |
| Android 8.0 Oreo, 7.1 Nougat | Android 5.0 |
| 2017-11-16 | 2015-06-18 |
| 5.70 x 2.82 x 0.32 inches | 5.59 x 2.83 x 0.31 inches |
| 4.62 ounces | 5.15 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Black, Gold and White |
| Aluminum | -- |
| $ 168.00 | $ 159.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5 inches | 5 inches |
| 1280 x 720 pixels (HD) | 720 x 1280 pixels (HD) |
| IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| 294 pixels per inch | 294 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.2 | 8.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 8917 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 8916 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 28 nm (Quad-Core 1400 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Single-Core 1200 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB RAM | 1,5 GB RAM |
| Adreno 308 GPU | Adreno 306 GPU |
| 8.28 | 7.65 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 8 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 6.72 | 5.62 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 13.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/1.90 aperture |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 7.92 | 8.91 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA | LTE (4G), HSPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Nano SIM | Micro SIM |
| 5.5 | 5.9 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Battery | 2600mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| -- | 18 hours talk time |
| 4.96 | 4.56 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy J5 has an overall score of 66, which is just a bit better than the Asus ZenFone V Live's overall score of 60.4. Both phones in this comparison include Android OS (operating system), but Samsung Galaxy J5 has 5.0 version while Asus ZenFone V Live has Android 8.0 Oreo version. Despite of the fact Samsung Galaxy J5 is notably older and somewhat heavier than Asus ZenFone V Live, it's design is still a little thinner.
Asus ZenFone V Live features a bit faster processing unit than Samsung Galaxy J5, because it has a higher number of cores and a higher amount of RAM memory. Galaxy J5 has a brighter display than Asus ZenFone V Live. Both have an equal resolution of 1280 x 720, a screen with the same size and the same pixel density.
Samsung Galaxy J5 takes better photographs and videos than Asus ZenFone V Live, and although they both have the same (Full HD) video resolution, the same video frame rates and a same resolution back-facing camera, the Samsung Galaxy J5 also has a bigger aperture for better captures in low-light environments.
Asus ZenFone V Live counts with a quite bigger storage capacity for apps and games than Samsung Galaxy J5, and although they both have a slot for an SD memory card that supports up to 128 GB, the Asus ZenFone V Live also has 16 GB internal storage capacity. Asus ZenFone V Live counts with just a little bit longer battery lifetime than Samsung Galaxy J5, because it has a 15 percent greater battery capacity.
The Galaxy J5 not only is the best phones in this comparison, but it's also cheaper than the Asus ZenFone V Live, which makes it a simple decision.
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