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Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE550ML) vs Sony Xperia L (C2105)

Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 2 vs Sony Xperia L phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia L X Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE550ML) 21Points
5.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Sony Xperia L (C2105) Compare Asus Zenfone 2 X
4.3"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE550ML)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Zenfone 2 (ZE550ML)} 21 Advantages Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE550ML) vs Xperia L (C2105)} 5 Advantages Sony Xperia L (C2105)
+1.8GHz 64bit Quad-core143%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+16GB (12GB available)108%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (5.78GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+720x1280 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+267 PPI17%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs228 PPI
+5.5"28%
Larger screen
vs4.3"
+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+f/2.0 (aperture)20%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP15 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh71%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1750 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
170 grams (5.95 ounces)vs+137 grams (4.8 ounces)24%
Lighter
10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)vs+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)12%
Thinner
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

17 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE550ML)Sony Xperia L (C2105)
ModelZenfone 2 (ZE550ML)Xperia L (C2105)
Other model namesAsus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML Dual-simSony Xperia L 3G, Sony Xperia L S36h, Sony TaoShan
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)South AfricaAlgeriaAustralia(Europe)PhilippinesIndonesia
(Global, International), South Africa, Algeria, Australia, (Europe), Philippines, Indonesia
BrandAsusSony
Release date3/1/20154/1/2013
Depth10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)77.2 x 152.5 millimeters (3.04 x 6 in)65 x 128.7 millimeters (2.56 x 5.07 in)
Weight170 grams (5.95 ounces)137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE550ML)Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5.5" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~60.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)267 PPI228 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE550ML)Sony Xperia L (C2105)
System versionAndroid 5.0 LollipopAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0 MarshmallowAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE550ML)Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Chipset64bit: Intel Atom Z356032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8230
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.8GHz Intel Silvermont (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR G6430 MP4Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE550ML)Sony Xperia L (C2105)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)8GB (5.78GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE550ML)Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Band 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,20) - Taiwan: 700/850/900/1700/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 3,4,5,7,8,12,28)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE550ML)Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE550ML)Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE550ML)Sony Xperia L (C2105)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE550ML)Sony Xperia L (C2105)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE550ML)Sony Xperia L (C2105)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE550ML)Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BA900
Battery capacity3000 mAh1750 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered9 hours
Standbyfeature not registered454 hours (18.9 days)

➕ Other features

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE550ML)Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Gold, Gray, Red, White
• Asus ZenUI
• Fast battery charging: 60% in 40min
• 5GB free ASUS WebStorage
• OpenGL 3.0
• Colors: Black, White, Red
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
• 3D sweep panorama
• PlayNow
• xLOUD
• 3D Surround Sound
• HD Voice
• HT40
• NFC SmartTags
• WiFi dual-band
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE550ML)Sony Xperia L (C2105)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.79W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.69W/kg (head)
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