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Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510FN/DS)

Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 2 vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) X Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 32GB) 10Points
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
12Points Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510FN/DS) Compare Asus Zenfone 2 X
5.2"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510FN/DS)

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Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 32GB)} 10 Advantages Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 32GB) vs Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510FN/DS)} 12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510FN/DS)
+2.3GHz 64bit Quad-core83%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+4GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+32GB (28GB available)155%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (11GB available)
+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+401 PPI42%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs282 PPI
+5.5"6%
Larger screen
vs5.2"
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
170 grams (5.95 ounces)vs+159 grams (5.57 ounces)7%
Lighter
10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)35%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Dual-LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.9 (aperture)5%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 6.0 Marshmallowvs+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer
3000 mAhvs+3100 mAh3%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

24 Common items in both devices
16 million
(back) 13MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
(front) 5MP
Full HD (1920x1080)
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 32GB)Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510FN/DS)
ModelZenfone 2 (ZE551ML 32GB)Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510FN/DS)
Other model namesAsus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML Dual-sim (32GB + 4GB RAM)Galaxy J5 SM-J510FN/Dual-Sim 4G, Galaxy J5-6
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Europe)
(Europe)
BrandAsusSamsung
Release date3/1/20154/1/2016
Depth10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)77.2 x 152.5 millimeters (3.04 x 6 in)72.3 x 145.8 millimeters (2.85 x 5.74 in)
Weight170 grams (5.95 ounces)159 grams (5.57 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 32GB)Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510FN/DS)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.5" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI282 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 32GB)Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510FN/DS)
System versionAndroid 5.0 LollipopAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0 MarshmallowAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 32GB)Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510FN/DS)
Chipset64bit: Intel Atom Z358064bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.3GHz Intel Silvermont (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR G6430 MP4Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 32GB)Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510FN/DS)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (28GB available)16GB (11GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 32GB)Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510FN/DS)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 Bands (1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20) - USA: 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,20)LTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 32GB)Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510FN/DS)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.9 (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 registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 32GB)Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510FN/DS)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 32GB)Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510FN/DS)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 32GB)Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510FN/DS)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 32GB)Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510FN/DS)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 32GB)Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510FN/DS)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh3100 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered21 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 32GB)Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510FN/DS)
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: Black, Gold, Gray, Red, White
• Asus ZenUI
• Fast battery charging: 60% in 40min
• 5GB free ASUS WebStorage
• OpenGL 3.0
• Asus BoostMaster 18W adapter included
• Colors: White, Black, Gold, Rose Gold
• Samsung TouchWiz UX
• ANT+ support

☢️ Radiation rate

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 32GB)Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510FN/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.25W/kg (head), 1.37W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.453W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)
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