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Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL) vs Motorola Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 2 vs Motorola Moto G3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto G3 X Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL) 04Points
Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2500
mAh

(Non removable)

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12Points Motorola Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB) Compare Asus Zenfone 2 X
Motorola Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2470
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G3 (XT1540 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!

Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL)} 4 Advantages Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL) vs Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)} 12 Advantages Motorola Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)
+16GB (13GB available)30%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs16GB (10GB available)
+10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)6%
Thinner		vs11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+2500 mAh1%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs2470 mAh
1.6GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core30%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 2MPvs+(front) 5MP162%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 5.0 Lollipopvs+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+IPX7 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
28 Common items in both devices
155 grams (5.43 ounces)
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
720x1280 pixels
294 PPI
5"
Only digital zoom
+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL)Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)
ModelZenfone 2 (ZE500CL)Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)
Other model namesAsus Zenfone 2 ZE500CL (4G LTE)Motorola Moto G 2015 XT1540, Motorola Osprey
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandAsusMotorola
Release date3/1/20157/28/2015
Depth10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)71.5 x 148.1 millimeters (2.81 x 5.83 in)72.4 x 142.1 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIPX7 certified: water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL)Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~67% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL)Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)
System versionAndroid 5.0 LollipopAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL)Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)
Chipset32bit: Intel Atom Z256064bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 412 MSM8916v2 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.6GHz Atom (Dual-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX544 MP2Qualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL)Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)16GB (10GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL)Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Band 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,20) - Taiwan: 700/850/900/1700/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 3,4,5,7,8,12,28)LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL)Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL)Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL)Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL)Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL)Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL)Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2500 mAh2470 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy14 hoursfeature not registered
Standby360 hours (15 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL)Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Charcoal Black, Pearl White, Cherry Red
• Asus ZenUI
• 5GB free lifetime ASUS WebStorage		• Colors: Black, White
• Motorola Moto G 3rd Generation
• Motorola Assist
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL)Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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