Alcatel A50 (5085G) vs Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Alcatel A50 vs Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/30/2020 8:02 AM, updated: 4/5/2021 2:40 AM

Compare Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550) X Alcatel A50 (5085G) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2800
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB) Compare Alcatel A50 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB)

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!

8 Advantages Alcatel A50 (5085G)	vs	12 Advantages Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+146 grams (5.11 ounces)27% Lighter	vs	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)56% Thinner	vs	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Dual-LED flash
+f/2.0 (aperture)35% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.7 (aperture)
+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
1.3GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Quad-core58% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+16GB (12GB available)20% More internal storage for applications and files
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
282 PPI	vs	+401 PPI42% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.2"	vs	+5.5"6% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2800 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster

25 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR3

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Autofocus / LDAF: laser detection autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

(front) 5MP

Full HD (1920x1080)

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Alcatel A50 (5085G)	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	A50 (5085G)	Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB)
Other model names	Alcatel A5 LED 16GB OT-5085G	Asus Zenfone Zoom ZX550 (Dual-Sim), Asus ZX550
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Alcatel	Asus
Release date	6/1/2017	12/1/2015
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.1 x 146 millimeters (2.84 x 5.75 in)	78.8 x 158.9 millimeters (3.1 x 6.26 in)
Weight	146 grams (5.11 ounces)	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front, leather back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Alcatel A50 (5085G)	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	282 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Dragontrail Glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Alcatel A50 (5085G)	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Alcatel A50 (5085G)	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6753 (28nm)	64bit: Intel Atom Z3580 (22nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Intel Silvermont (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP3 450Mhz	PowerVR G6430 MP4
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Alcatel A50 (5085G)	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Alcatel A50 (5085G)	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,12)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 17, 18, 19, 20, 28, 29) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Alcatel A50 (5085G)	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF: laser detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Alcatel A50 (5085G)	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Alcatel A50 (5085G)	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Alcatel A50 (5085G)	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Alcatel A50 (5085G)	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Alcatel A50 (5085G)	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2800 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	13 hours	feature not registered
Standby	450 hours (18.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Alcatel A50 (5085G)	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Gray • LED back cover • 13MP interpolated back camera • 8MP interpolated front camera • HAC M4/T3 • VoLTE • Optional: LightUp SNAPBAK, Power SNAPBAK, Sound SNAPBAK	• Colors: Black, White • Asus ZenUI • Hoya camera sensor • Laser autofocus camera (0.03 seconds) • 3x optical zoom camera • Dual tone flash • 5GB Asus Webstorage • Only one micro SIM card can connect to 3G/4G service at a time
☢️ Radiation rate
	Alcatel A50 (5085G)	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered