Asus ZenFone 5

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Last Updated: 5th April 2025

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Key Specs

Display 5.00-inch (720x1280)
Processor Intel Atom Z2560
Front Camera 2MP
Rear Camera 8MP
RAM 2GB
Storage 8GB
Battery Capacity 2110mAh
OS Android 4.3

Market Status Released

Release Date January 2014

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Asus ZenFone 5 Review

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Great Pricing
Solid build quality
Fantastic performance and battery life

Bad
Still running Android 4.3
Scratch-prone camera lens
Occasional heat problem

Taiwan-based Asus has expanded its India footprint with the launch of the new ZenFone smartphone series which is comprised of three models, the ZenFone 4, ZenFone 5 and ZenFone 6, which were first unveiled at CES this year.The sub-Rs. 10,000 is dominated by popular domestic handset vendors such as Micromax, Karbonn, and Lava, but global brands including Samsung and Motorola are starting to pay attention to the entry-level segment too. The recently launched Micromax Unite 2 (Review | Pictures), Lava Iris X1 and Moto E (Review | Pictures) even run KitKat, the most recent version of Android.

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Asus ZenFone 5 Summary

Asus ZenFone 5 mobile was launched in January 2014. The phone comes with a 5.00-inch touchscreen display offering a resolution of 720x1280 pixels. Asus ZenFone 5 is powered by a 1.6GHz dual-core Intel Atom Z2560 processor. It comes with 2GB of RAM. The Asus ZenFone 5 runs Android 4.3 and is powered by a 2110mAh non-removable battery.

As far as the cameras are concerned, the Asus ZenFone 5 on the rear packs 8-megapixel camera. It sports a 2-megapixel camera on the front for selfies.

The Asus ZenFone 5 runs ZenUI is based on Android 4.3 and packs 8GB of inbuilt storage that can be expanded via microSD card (up to 64GB). The Asus ZenFone 5 is a dual-SIM (GSM and GSM) mobile that accepts Micro-SIM and Micro-SIM cards. The Asus ZenFone 5 measures 148.20 x 72.80 x 10.34mm (height x width x thickness) and weighs 145.00 grams. It was launched in Black, White, Red, Purple, and Gold colours.

Connectivity options on the Asus ZenFone 5 include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS, Bluetooth v4.00, USB OTG, FM radioWi-Fi Direct, and 3G. Sensors on the phone include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, and compass/ magnetometer.

As of 5th April 2025, Asus ZenFone 5 price in India starts at Rs. 7,199.

Asus ZenFone 5 Full Specifications

General

Alternate names	A501CG
Brand	Asus
Model	ZenFone 5
Price in India	₹7,199
Release date	January 2014
Form factor	Touchscreen
Dimensions (mm)	148.20 x 72.80 x 10.34
Weight (g)	145.00
Battery capacity (mAh)	2110
Removable battery	No
Colours	Black, White, Red, Purple, Gold

Display

Screen size (inches)	5.00
Touchscreen	Yes
Resolution	720x1280 pixels

Hardware

Processor	1.6GHz dual-core
Processor make	Intel Atom Z2560
RAM	2GB
Internal storage	8GB
Expandable storage	Yes
Expandable storage type	microSD
Expandable storage up to (GB)	64

Camera

Rear camera	8-megapixel
Rear flash	LED
Front camera	2-megapixel

Software

Operating system	Android 4.3
Skin	ZenUI

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 b/g/n
GPS	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes, v 4.00
NFC	No
Infrared	No
USB OTG	Yes
Headphones	3.5mm
FM	Yes
Number of SIMs	2
Wi-Fi Direct	Yes
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)	No
SIM 1
SIM Type	Micro-SIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM
3G	Yes
4G/ LTE	No
Supports 4G in India (Band 40)	No
SIM 2
SIM Type	Micro-SIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM
3G	No
4G/ LTE	No
Supports 4G in India (Band 40)	No