Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE551KL 16GB) vs Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 2 Laser vs Sharp Aquos S3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/30/2018 11:49 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 5:34 PM

Compare Sharp Aquos S3 X Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE551KL 16GB) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

25Points Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB) Compare Asus Zenfone 2 Laser X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IGZO

1080x2160

12
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)

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!

4 Advantages Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE551KL 16GB)	vs	25 Advantages Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT-IGZO
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.7GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core63% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (11GB available)	vs	+64GB (51GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
170 grams (5.95 ounces)	vs	+165 grams (5.78 ounces)3% Lighter
10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)36% Thinner
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2160 pixels13% Higher resolution screen
401 PPI	vs	+402 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"	vs	+6"9% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 13MP96% Higher resolution main camera
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
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 16MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+3200 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

20 Common items in both devices

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

Multitouch

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE551KL 16GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE551KL 16GB)	Aquos S3 (64GB)
Other model names	Asus ZenFone 2 Laser ZE551KL (US), Asus Laser	Sharp Aquos S3 4GB RAM + 64GB FS8032
Country or region available	USA	China, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vietnam
Brand	Asus	Sharp
Release date	11/1/2015	3/1/2018
Depth	10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.2 x 152.4 millimeters (3.04 x 6 in)	74.2 x 148.2 millimeters (2.92 x 5.83 in)
Weight	170 grams (5.95 ounces)	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE551KL 16GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT-IGZO
Screen size	5.5" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2160 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE551KL 16GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)
System version	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE551KL 16GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 405	Qualcomm Adreno 508 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE551KL 16GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available)	64GB (51GB available)
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE551KL 16GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Active - Call active on both sim cards (dedicated slot)	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	150/50 Mbps	300/50 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,20)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,28) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat4 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,20)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE551KL 16GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 13MP
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital 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
	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE551KL 16GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	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	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE551KL 16GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE551KL 16GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)
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	4.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE551KL 16GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE551KL 16GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE551KL 16GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)
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: Silver • USB OTG On-The-Go • Asus ZenUI 2.0 • 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	• Colors: Black, Blue, Gold • 2.5D glass screen • Quick Charge 3.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE551KL 16GB)	Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)
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