Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 32GB) vs Asus Zenfone 3 Laser (ZC551KL 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 3 vs Asus Zenfone 3 Laser phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/6/2016 12:22 PM, updated: 3/13/2023 9:26 AM

Compare Asus Zenfone 3 Laser X Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 32GB) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS+

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2650
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points Asus Zenfone 3 Laser (ZC551KL 32GB) Compare Asus Zenfone 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 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!

12 Advantages Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 32GB)	vs	2 Advantages Asus Zenfone 3 Laser (ZC551KL 32GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)76% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core
+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+144 grams (5.04 ounces)4% Lighter	vs	150 grams (5.25 ounces)
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)3% Thinner	vs	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+424 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	401 PPI
+(back) 16MP25% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
+10W100% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	5W
+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 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
5.2"	vs	+5.5"6% Larger screen
2650 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh13% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

35 Common items in both devices

32GB (24GB available)

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

TFT Super IPS+ / TFT IPS LCD

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

+28 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 32GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 Laser (ZC551KL 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 32GB)	Zenfone 3 Laser (ZC551KL 32GB)
Other model names	Zenfone 3 ZE520KL 3GB/32GB 5.2" Dual-SIM	Asus ZenFone 3 Laser ZC551KL 2GB/32GB Dual-Sim
Country or region available	(Global, International), Brazil, China, Philippines, India	(Global, International)
Brand	Asus	Asus
Release date	7/12/2016	8/1/2016
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.98 x 146.87 millimeters (2.91 x 5.78 in)	76 x 149 millimeters (2.99 x 5.87 in)
Weight	144 grams (5.04 ounces)	150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 32GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 Laser (ZC551KL 32GB)
Display type	TFT Super IPS+	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	2.5D glass	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 32GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 Laser (ZC551KL 32GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
User Interface	ZenUI 3.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 32GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 Laser (ZC551KL 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 (MSM8953) (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-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 506 (650MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 505 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 32GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 Laser (ZC551KL 32GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (24GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (24GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 32GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 Laser (ZC551KL 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD 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) and nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 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	Global: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 India: UMTS 850/900/2100 Brazil: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS Global version: 850/900/1900/2100 Indonesia/India/Thailand: 850/900/2100 Taiwan/Japan/Hong Kong/Philippines: 800/850/900/1900/2100 USA/Brazil: 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 Global: LTE (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) India: LTE (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (40) Brazil: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 28)	LTE Cat4 Global version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) Indonesia/India/Thailand: LTE (Bands 1,3,5,8) TD-LTE (Band 40) Taiwan/Japan/Hong Kong/Philippines: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,5,6,7,8,18,19,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,41) USA/Brazil: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Global: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 India: UMTS 850/900/2100 Brazil: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 32GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 Laser (ZC551KL 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	LDAF: laser detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization	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 on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 32GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 Laser (ZC551KL 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	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 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 32GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 Laser (ZC551KL 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 32GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 Laser (ZC551KL 32GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 32GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 Laser (ZC551KL 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 32GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 Laser (ZC551KL 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2650 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	20 hours
Standby	feature not registered	528 hours (22 days)
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 32GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 Laser (ZC551KL 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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: Sapphire Black, Moonlight White, Shimmer Gold	• Colors: Glacier Silver, Sand Gold • Asus ZenUI 3.0 • Sony camera sensor • 2.5D glass screen • 500nits brightness screen
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 32GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 Laser (ZC551KL 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