Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG (2014)
Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG (2014)

The Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG (2014) was announced in 2014, January. Released 2014, April With 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~63.9% screen-to-body ratio) IPS LCD, Powered by Intel Atom Z2580 and running Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop), the device delivered smooth performance and multitasking capabilities. Its 8 MP, f/2.0, AF rear camera captured crisp photos and 1080p@30fps video, while the Li-Po 2110 mAh, non-removable ensured long-lasting usage.

Network

  • Technology: GSM / HSPA
  • 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
  • 3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
  • Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps

Launch

  • Announced: 2014, January. Released 2014, April
  • Status: Discontinued

Body

  • Dimensions: 148.2 x 72.8 x 10.3 mm (5.83 x 2.87 x 0.41 in)
  • Weight: 145 g (5.11 oz)
  • Build: Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
  • SIM: Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display

  • Type: IPS LCD
  • Size: 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~63.9% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
  • Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Platform

  • OS: Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
  • Chipset: Intel Atom Z2580
  • CPU: Dual-core 2.0 GHz
  • GPU: PowerVR SGX544MP2

Memory

  • Card slot: microSDXC (dedicated slot)
  • Internal: 8GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM

Main Camera

  • Single: 8 MP, f/2.0, AF
  • Features: LED flash
  • Video: 1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

  • Single: 2 MP, f/2.4
  • Video:

Sound

  • Loudspeaker: Yes
  • 3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
  • Bluetooth: 4.0, A2DP, EDR
  • GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
  • NFC: No
  • Radio: FM radio
  • USB: microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go

Features

  • Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity, compass

Battery

  • Type: Li-Po 2110 mAh, non-removable
  • Stand-by: Up to 353 h (3G)
  • Talk time: Up to 18 h 30 min (3G)

Misc

  • Colors: Charcoal Black, Pearl White, Cherry Red, Champagne Gold, Twilight Purple
  • Models: T00J, T00J-D
  • SAR: 1.18 W/kg (head)    
  • SAR EU: 0.53 W/kg (head)    
  • Price: About 130 EUR