Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL) vs Nextbit Robin

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

10/29/2016 7:34 AM, updated: 5/19/2021 3:42 AM

Compare Nextbit robin X Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2500
mAh

(Non removable)

22Points Nextbit Robin Compare Asus Zenfone 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2680
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nextbit Robin

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!

3 Advantages Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL)	vs	22 Advantages Nextbit Robin
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+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)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.6GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core66% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2	vs	+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (13GB available)	vs	+32GB (24GB available)85% More internal storage for applications and files
155 grams (5.43 ounces)	vs	+145 grams (5.08 ounces)7% Lighter
10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)	vs	+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)56% Thinner
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
294 PPI	vs	+424 PPI44% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+5.2"4% Larger screen
(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) 5MP162% 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) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 5.0 Lollipop	vs	+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2500 mAh	vs	+2680 mAh7% 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
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
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

21 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

4G LTE

Capacitive

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL)	Nextbit Robin
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Model	Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL)	Nextbit Robin
Other model names	Asus Zenfone 2 ZE500CL (4G LTE)	Nextbit robin, Nextbit ether, NB-RG01, NB-RG02
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Global, International), Canada, USA
Brand	Asus	Nextbit
Release date	3/1/2015	9/1/2015
Depth	10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)	7 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.5 x 148.1 millimeters (2.81 x 5.83 in)	72 x 149 millimeters (2.83 x 5.87 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL)	Nextbit Robin
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL)	Nextbit Robin
System version	Android 5.0 Lollipop	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL)	Nextbit Robin
Chipset	32bit: Intel Atom Z2560	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.6GHz Atom (Dual-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX544 MP2	Qualcomm Adreno 418
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL)	Nextbit Robin
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available)	32GB (24GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL)	Nextbit Robin
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	150/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 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 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 19, 20, 28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL)	Nextbit Robin
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (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	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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL)	Nextbit Robin
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
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
	Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL)	Nextbit Robin
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	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, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL)	Nextbit Robin
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
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 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL)	Nextbit Robin
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL)	Nextbit Robin
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2500 mAh	2680 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	14 hours	13 hours
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL)	Nextbit Robin
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Charcoal Black, Pearl White, Cherry Red • Asus ZenUI • 5GB free lifetime ASUS WebStorage	• Colors: Mint, Midnight, Ember • Nextbit OS UI • 2 stereo speakers • 100GB online • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL)	Nextbit Robin
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