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

Released: 2014, January. Released 2014, AprilDiscontinued

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General

Brand
Asus
Model
Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG (2014)
Released
2014, January. Released 2014, April
Status
Discontinued
Price
About 130 EUR
OS
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
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 cm, 2, (~63.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Performance

Chipset
Intel Atom Z2580
CPU
Dual-core 2.0 GHz
GPU
PowerVR SGX544MP2
Internal
8GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Card slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Single
2 MP, f/2.4
Features
LED flash
Video
N/A

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

Connectivity

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
NFC
No
Radio
FM radio
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
3.5mm jack
Yes

Sensors

Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

Other

SAR
1.18 W/kg (head)
Colors
Charcoal Black, Pearl White, Cherry Red, Champagne Gold, Twilight Purple
Models
T00J, T00J-D
SAR EU
0.53 W/kg (head)
Stand-by
Up to 353 h (3G)
Announced
2014, January. Released 2014, April
Talk time
Up to 18 h 30 min (3G)
Loudspeaker
Yes

Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG (2014) Overview

About Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG (2014) Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG (2014) is a discontinued device from Asus's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2014. Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG (2014) has a wide variety of great specifications such as 8GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM with Intel Atom Z2580 , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

FAQ

Can I root the Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG (2014)?

The Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG (2014) supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG (2014) support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many ASUS devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG (2014) void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG (2014) will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG (2014) run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG (2014).