The Asus Zenfone 5 A502CG smartphone has been launched in India and it’s the third variant of the 5-inch handset. This model costs Rs 8999 which is Rs 1000 cheaper and it comes with modified components where most of the specs have been lowered to meet the new price.
The Asus Zenfone 5 A502CG was originally launched in the Philippines as the Zenfone 5 Lite which paints a pretty accurate description of the phone. The device looks the same as the other models, but it is a bit on the bulky side and weighs around 15 grams more.
Let’s start with the components that have been downgraded in the new Asus phone. The RAM has been dropped to 1GB from 2GB, the front camera is now rated as VGA from 2MP and the 5-inch IPS display proffers qHD visuals instead of 720p HD. The processing power has also been dropped as the 1.6GHz dual core Intel Atom chip has been swapped with a 1.2GHz one.
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The handset still continues to offer 8GB of internal storage and 64GB microSD expansion. Dual SIM support with HSPA+ 42Mbps support has been retained as well, along with the 8MP rear camera. There are a few upsides to this smartphone. Firstly, you won’t have to update to Android KitKat as it comes preloaded and the battery capacity has been boosted to 2500mAh for longer activity time.
Roundup of the key Asus Zenfone 5 A502CG specs:
– Android 4.4 KitKat
– 5-inch qHD IPS display
– 1GB RAM, 8GB storage, 64GB expandable
– 1.2GHz dual core processor
– VGA front snapper, 8MP rear camera
– 2500mAh battery
– Dual SIM support
The Asus Zenfone 5 A502CG is being offered exclusively through Flipkart.
