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Asus ZenFone 5
1 GB RAM| Global Score | |
| 54.7 | 56.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| Gigabyte | Asus |
| Android 4.4 | Android 4.4, 4.3 |
| -- | 2014-01-06 |
| 5.77 x 2.89 x 0.34 inches | 5.83 x 2.87 x 0.41 inches |
| 4.76 ounces | 5.11 ounces |
| -- | Black, Gold, Purple, Red and White |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 249.00 | $ 89.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5 inches | 5 inches |
| 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 720 x 1280 pixels (HD) |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 441 pixels per inch | 294 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 9 | 7.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm MSM8228 chipset | Intel Atom Z2560 chipset |
| Quad-Core 1600 MHz processor | Saltwell (Dual-Core 1600 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB RAM | 1 GB (533 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 305 (450 MHz) GPU | PowerVR SGX 544MP2 GPU |
| 8.82 | 8.19 |
| Storage | |
| 8 GB internal memory | 8 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 5.06 | 5.06 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| -- | f/2.00 aperture |
| -- | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.82 | 7.48 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Micro SIM, Dual SIM | Micro SIM |
| 4 | 4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2200mAh Li-Ion Battery | 2110mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 350 hours standby time 12 hours talk time | -- |
| 4.16 | 4 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0, EDR |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | -- |
Comparison review
The Asus ZenFone 5 has an overall score of 56.9, which is just a bit better than the GIGABYTE GSmart GX2's global score of 54.7. Although it's the best cellphone in this review, Asus ZenFone 5's design is a little heavier and somewhat thicker than the GIGABYTE GSmart GX2. These phones use the same Android 4.4 OS.
GIGABYTE GSmart GX2 has a little faster CPU than Asus ZenFone 5, because it has more RAM memory, a higher number of 1.6 GHz cores and a graphics processing unit. The GIGABYTE GSmart GX2 counts with a more vivid display than Asus ZenFone 5, and although they both have a display of the same size, the GIGABYTE GSmart GX2 also has a much higher resolution of 1920 x 1080px and a higher screen pixel density.
The Asus ZenFone 5's storage capacity to install applications and games is very similar to the GIGABYTE GSmart GX2 one, they have an external SD slot that supports up to 64 GB and equal 8 GB internal storage capacity. The Asus ZenFone 5 counts with a bit better camera than GIGABYTE GSmart GX2, although it has a camera with way less MP.
The GIGABYTE GSmart GX2 features just a little better battery performance than Asus ZenFone 5, because it has a 2200mAh battery capacity.
In addition to being the best phone between the ones we are comparing here, the Asus ZenFone 5 is also a bargain compared to others, making it a great choice.
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