The ASUS Zenfone Lite (L1) was one of the smartphones unveiled by Asus alongside the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1). However, the smartphone is a Lite model which is why it has inferior specs compared to the Zenfone Max. Even though the smartphone is more aggressively priced, it has more or less the same build with the more premium model. Nonetheless, there is still a level of similarity between the two including screen resolution and chipset.
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ASUS Zenfone Lite (L1) Key Specs and Features
- 5.45-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1440 x 720 pixel
- Android 8.1 Oreo
- Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 CPU with 2GB RAM
- 16GB built-in storage space, up to 256GB with a memory card
- 13MP read camera and an 8MP front camera
- 4G LTE
- Fingerprint scanner (rear)
- 3, 000mAh none removable Li-Ion battery
Design and Display
Despite adopting the 18:9 aspect ratio in its build, the smartphone still has a somewhat traditional look. There is a conspicuous camera module pasted at the top-right and a flash below it. It doesn’t have a fingerprint scanner which differentiates it from the Zenfone Ma, in its place you have Asus branded unto the back.
Being a low budget smartphone, the visuals are not that strong like you would have on other more premium smartphones. The phone measures just 5.45-inch diagonally and is supported with an HD+ resolution. Furthermore, you have quite prominent bezels rather than the much more reduced modern style of things.
Battery and Camera
Taking a dip down the capacity lane, the ASUS Zenfone Lite (L1) comes with much less power compared to the Zenfone Max (M1). By a difference of 1000mAh, the smartphone comes with 3, 000mAh battery capacity. Naturally, it doesn’t have fast charge either is it expected at the price.
Stripping one camera off the back, the smartphone has a solo 13MP camera at the back which is certainly not for fancy mobile photographs just the basic stuff. On the other hand, there is no less than a 5MP camera for selfies and maybe wefies as you might have it.
Hardware and Software
Not much of a difference on the smartphone as it has the same low-level octa-core processor on it. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 CPU is well not the type you’d want to engage on heavy tasks. The rest of the specs include a 16GB internal storage and a 2GB RAM size. You may decide to increase the storage space up to 256GB using the Micro SD card slot. There is Android 8.0 Oreo on it and the usual ASUS skin layered on.
ASUS Zenfone Lite (L1) Pricing and Availability
The smartphone costs about 35, 000 Naira depending on the deal and your location.
ASUS Zenfone Lite (L1) Specs
Here are a few specs of the ASUS Zenfone Lite (L1):
General Features
- Platform: Android 8.1 Oreo
- Processor: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
- GPU: Adreno 505
- Memory: 2GB RAM
- Colours: Black, Gold
- Dimension: 147.3 x 71.8 x 8.2 mm
- Weight: 140g
- SIM Type: Nano SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM
Display
- Display: 5.45-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1440 x 720 pixels (295 ppi)
- Screen Protection: –
Camera
- Rear Camera: 13MP camera, 1080p Video@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: Autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama
- Front Camera: 5MP camera, 720p Video@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 16GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 512GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: –
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: 42.2/5.76 Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, v4.0 with A2DP, LE
- NFC: –
- Infrared Blaster: –
- USB Port: MicroUSB 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player
- Video Player: MP4/H.264 player
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: –
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: –
- SpO2: –
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: –
- Gyroscope: –
- Fingerprint Scanner: –
- Iris Scanner: –
- Face Unlock: –
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: –
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: –
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: –
- Built-in Mobile Payment: –
- Water Resistant: –
- Dust Resistant: –
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: 3, 000mAh non removable Li-Ion battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: –
