Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL 16GB) vs Asus Zenfone 5 Lite (ZC600KL 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 2 Laser vs Asus Zenfone 5 Lite phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/26/2019 4:38 PM, updated: 5/12/2020 9:01 PM

Compare Asus Zenfone 5 Lite X Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL 16GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

17Points Asus Zenfone 5 Lite (ZC600KL 32GB) Compare Asus Zenfone 2 Laser X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x2160

16
MP

20mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 5 Lite (ZC600KL 32GB)

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 Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL 16GB)	vs	17 Advantages Asus Zenfone 5 Lite (ZC600KL 32GB)
+1.7GHz 64bit Octa-core16% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core
+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (11GB available)	vs	+32GB (22GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
190 grams (6.65 ounces)	vs	+168 grams (5.88 ounces)13% Lighter
10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)36% Thinner
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2160 pixels13% Higher resolution screen
367 PPI	vs	+402 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 16MP + 8MP87% Higher resolution main camera
Dual-LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 5MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 20MP + 8MP5 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 5.0.2 Lollipop	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+3300 mAh10% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

25 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL 16GB)	Asus Zenfone 5 Lite (ZC600KL 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL 16GB)	Zenfone 5 Lite (ZC600KL 32GB)
Other model names	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE601KL (4G 16GB/2GB)	Asus Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL, X017DA, X017D
Country or region available	(Europe), Philippines, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan	(Global, International), (Europe)
Brand	Asus	Asus
Release date	12/5/2015	5/1/2018
Depth	10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	84 x 164.6 millimeters (3.31 x 6.48 in)	76.2 x 160.6 millimeters (3 x 6.32 in)
Weight	190 grams (6.65 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 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 (ZE601KL 16GB)	Asus Zenfone 5 Lite (ZC600KL 32GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2160 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	367 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL 16GB)	Asus Zenfone 5 Lite (ZC600KL 32GB)
System version	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL 16GB)	Asus Zenfone 5 Lite (ZC600KL 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 MSM8939v2 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 505 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL 16GB)	Asus Zenfone 5 Lite (ZC600KL 32GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available)	32GB (22GB available) eMCP
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL 16GB)	Asus Zenfone 5 Lite (ZC600KL 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/75 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	Version A: UMTS 800/850/900/2100 Version B: UMTS 850/900/2100 Version C: UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 Version D: UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100 Version E: UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 Global: 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) Taiwan: 700/800/850/900/900/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,5,6,8,9,18,19,28)	LTE Cat4/5 VoLTE Version A: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 41) Version B: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 40) Version C: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28) Version D: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 41) Version E: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 40)
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, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat4 Global: 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) Taiwan: 700/800/850/900/900/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,5,6,8,9,18,19,28)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL 16GB)	Asus Zenfone 5 Lite (ZC600KL 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 8MP ultrawide 13mm
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL 16GB)	Asus Zenfone 5 Lite (ZC600KL 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	(dual front camera) 20 megapixels 8MP ultrawide 13mm
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL 16GB)	Asus Zenfone 5 Lite (ZC600KL 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL 16GB)	Asus Zenfone 5 Lite (ZC600KL 32GB)
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	4.1 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL 16GB)	Asus Zenfone 5 Lite (ZC600KL 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL 16GB)	Asus Zenfone 5 Lite (ZC600KL 32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	24 hours (1 day)	30 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	453 hours (18.9 days)	576 hours (24 days)
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL 16GB)	Asus Zenfone 5 Lite (ZC600KL 32GB)
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: Glacier Gray, Sheer Gold, Glamour Red • 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: Midnight Black, Moonlight White, Rouge Red • 18:9 display • 2.5D glass screen (front and rear)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL 16GB)	Asus Zenfone 5 Lite (ZC600KL 32GB)
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