Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim) vs Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KL 16GB)

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

1/28/2016 6:06 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 10:03 AM

Compare Asus Zenfone 2 Laser X Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

540x960

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

14Points Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KL 16GB) Compare Alcatel Idol 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KL 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!

6 Advantages Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)	vs	14 Advantages Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KL 16GB)
+16GB (13GB available)18% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (11GB available)
+128 grams (4.48 ounces)9% Lighter	vs	140 grams (4.9 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)44% Thinner	vs	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)18% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB	vs	+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
540x960 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
220 PPI	vs	+294 PPI34% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 5MP156% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) SVGA (960x540)	vs	+(front) HD (1280x720)78% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.4.2 KitKat	vs	+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2000 mAh	vs	+2400 mAh20% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

25 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

Full HD (1920x1080)

+18 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KL 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)	Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KL 16GB)
Other model names	Alcatel One Touch Idol 2 Dual-sim 6037K, 6037i	Asus ZenFone 2 Laser ZE500KL (4G 5-inch), Asus Laser
Country or region available	feature not registered	China, Egypt, (Europe), Philippines, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, Taiwan
Brand	Alcatel	Asus
Release date	4/1/2014	9/1/2015
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)	70 x 136 millimeters (2.76 x 5.35 in)	71.5 x 143.7 millimeters (2.81 x 5.66 in)
Weight	128 grams (4.48 ounces)	140 grams (4.9 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KL 16GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	220 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Dragontrail Glass	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KL 16GB)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KL 16GB)
Chipset	32bit	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KL 16GB)
RAM memory	1GB	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available)	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Not supported	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KL 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 6037K: 900/2100 - 6037I: 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 - Taiwan\|Japan: 800/850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 Global: 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) Taiwan: 700/800/850/900/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5,6,8,9,18,19,28) India: 1800/2100 (Bands 1,3), TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 - Taiwan\|Japan: 800/850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 Global: 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) Taiwan: 700/800/850/900/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5,6,8,9,18,19,28) India: 1800/2100 (Bands 1,3), TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
📷 Camera
	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KL 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	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital 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 Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KL 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	SVGA (960x540)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
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 Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KL 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KL 16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KL 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KL 16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	2000 mAh	2400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	feature not registered
Standby	600 hours (25 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KL 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	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Chocolate • Oleophobic coating screen • Video stabilizer EIS • HD Sound • HAC: M3 (6037I model) • WiFi display • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Silver, Purple, Blue, Red, Gold • Asus ZenUI • Toshiba camera sensor • Laser autofocus camera (0.03 seconds) • Dual tone flash • Beidou GPS • 5GB Asus Webstorage • Only one micro SIM card can connect to 3G/4G service at a time
☢️ Radiation rate
	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KL 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.38W/kg (head), 0.95W/kg (body)	feature not registered