The Asus Zenfone 5 A500KL (2014) is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2014).
2014 · Lower-mid-range · Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Overall
A
Performance
A+
Display
A
Battery
A
Camera
B+
Software
C+
ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5" · 148.2 x 72.8 x 10.3 mm (5.83 x 2.87 x 0.41 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
RAM1GB | 2GB
Storage16GB | 32GB | 8GB
Main Camera8 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 145g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,110 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Status
Discontinued
Announced
2014, June. Released 2014, July
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 305
OS
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
RAM
1GB | 2GB
Apps may reload frequently
Storage
16GB | 32GB | 8GB
Memory Card
microSDXC
💻 Display
Size
5"
Resolution
720×1280
Sharpness
294 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
Main Video
1080p@30fps
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
Selfie
2 MP
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,110 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Po 2110 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
145g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
148.2 x 72.8 x 10.3 mm (5.83 x 2.87 x 0.41 in)
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Colors
Charcoal Black, Pearl White, Cherry Red, Champagne Gold, Twilight Purple
