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Asus ZenFone 5
1 GB RAM| Global Score | |
| 54.4 | 56.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| ZTE | Asus |
| Android 4.1 | Android 4.4, 4.3 |
| -- | 2014-01-06 |
| 5.63 x 2.76 x 0.35 inches | 5.83 x 2.87 x 0.41 inches |
| 4.59 ounces | 5.11 ounces |
| Gray | Black, Gold, Purple, Red and White |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 155.00 | $ 89.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5 inches | 5 inches |
| 720 x 1280 pixels (HD) | 720 x 1280 pixels (HD) |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 294 pixels per inch | 294 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.1 | 7.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8930 chipset | Intel Atom Z2560 chipset |
| Krait (Dual-Core 1200 MHz) processor | Saltwell (Dual-Core 1600 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB (533 MHz) RAM | 1 GB (533 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 305 (450 MHz) GPU | PowerVR SGX 544MP2 GPU |
| 8.19 | 8.19 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 8 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 4.4 | 5.06 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 1.20 MP | 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| -- | f/2.00 aperture |
| -- | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.38 | 7.48 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| LTE (4G), EDGE, GPRS and GSM | HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| SIM | Micro SIM |
| 5.2 | 4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2300mAh Li-Ion Battery | 2110mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 250 hours standby time 3 hours talk time | -- |
| 4.24 | 4 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0, EDR |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Asus ZenFone 5 is just a bit better than the ZTE Grand S Flex, having a score of 56.9 against 54.4. Both devices in this review have Android OS (operating system), but the Asus ZenFone 5 has 4.4 version and ZTE Grand S Flex has Android 4.1, so it gives you a lot of extra features. The Asus ZenFone 5 construction is thicker and heavier than ZTE Grand S Flex.
The ZTE Grand S Flex features a slightly better screen than Asus ZenFone 5. Both of them have the same pixels density, a same size screen and exactly the same 1280 x 720 resolution. The Asus ZenFone 5 counts with more storage capacity to store more apps and games than ZTE Grand S Flex, because although it has 0 less internal memory, it also counts with a slot for an external memory card that allows a maximum of 64 GB.
ZTE Grand S Flex and Asus ZenFone 5 feature similar CPUs, and although the Asus ZenFone 5 has doesn't have an extra graphics co-processor, they both have 2 cpu cores and the same RAM memory amount. ZTE Grand S Flex has just a bit better battery duration than Asus ZenFone 5, because it has a 2300mAh battery size instead of 2110mAh.
Asus ZenFone 5 shoots much better pictures and videos than ZTE Grand S Flex. Both have the same resolution back facing camera.
Even being the best phone in our current comparison, Asus ZenFone 5 is also a bargain compared to the other phones, which makes buying this phone an easy decision.
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