Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim) vs Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Alcatel Idol 2 vs Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/31/2017 6:11 AM, updated: 5/11/2020 10:03 AM

Compare Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom X Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

540x960

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

24Points Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB) Compare Alcatel Idol 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

12
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)

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!

5 Advantages Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)	vs	24 Advantages Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)
+128 grams (4.48 ounces)33% Lighter	vs	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)10% Thinner	vs	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+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	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core142% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB	vs	+4GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (13GB available)	vs	+128GB (118GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
540x960 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
220 PPI	vs	+401 PPI82% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+5.5"10% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP2 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 13MP6 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) SVGA (960x540)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.4.2 KitKat	vs	+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo 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
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2000 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh150% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

19 Common items in both devices

16 million

Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)	Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)
Other model names	Alcatel One Touch Idol 2 Dual-sim 6037K, 6037i	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom ZE553KL (128GB + 4GB RAM), Zenfone Zoom
Country or region available	feature not registered	Brazil, China, USA, Philippines, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, (Global, International)
Brand	Alcatel	Asus
Release date	4/1/2014	1/1/2017
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	70 x 136 millimeters (2.76 x 5.35 in)	77 x 154.3 millimeters (3.03 x 6.07 in)
Weight	128 grams (4.48 ounces)	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	220 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Dragontrail Glass	Gorilla Glass 5
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 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)
Chipset	32bit	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)
RAM memory	1GB	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available)	128GB (118GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
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	Global: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 India/Indonesia: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/2100 USA/Brazil: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 China: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 Taiwan/HongKong/Japan/SG/PH: TD-SCDMA 190
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 Global version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) India/Indonesia version: LTE (Bands 1,3,5,8) USA/Brazil version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,28) China version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41) Taiwan/Japan/HongKong/Singapore/Philippines version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,18,19,26,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.859mm
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 24 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.5" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS (4-axis): 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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	SVGA (960x540)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
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, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + 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, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	48 hours (2 days)
Standby	600 hours (25 days)	1008 hours (42 days)
➕ Other features
	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)
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, Silver, Rose Gold • ASUS ZenUI 3.0 • 2.5D glass screen • 500nits brightness screen • Sony IMX362 back camera sensor • Sony IMX214 front camera sensor • DTS sound enhancement • 24-bit/192kHz audio • 100GB Google Drive
☢️ Radiation rate
	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)
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