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Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB) vs Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)

Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 3 vs Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML) X Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB) 18Points
5.5"
IPS+

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

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05Points Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB) Compare Asus Zenfone 3 X
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)

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 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)} 18 Advantages Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB) vs Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)} 5 Advantages Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)14%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.5GHz 64bit Quad-core
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)19%
Lighter
vs185 grams (6.48 ounces)
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)56%
Thinner
vs12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+(back) 16MP25%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/2.0 (aperture)35%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.7 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP63%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
vsAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
64GB (55GB available)vs+128GB (122GB available)122%
More internal storage for applications and files
Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backvs+Aluminum frame, glass front, leather backAdvantage
More resistant material
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
10Wvs+18W80%
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.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

28 Common items in both devices
4GB LPDDR3
TFT Super IPS+ / TFT IPS LCD
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
401 PPI
5.5"
Dual-LED flash
+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)
ModelZenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)
Other model namesZenfone 3 ZE552KL 4GB/64GB 5.5" Dual-SIM, Asus LibraAsus Zenfone Zoom ZX551ML (4G), Asus ZX551ML
Country or region available(Europe)(Global, International)BrazilCanadaChinaUSAHong KongIndiaIndonesiaJapanTaiwan
(Europe), (Global, International), Brazil, Canada, China, USA, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan
(Latin America)(Europe)
(Latin America), (Europe)
BrandAsusAsus
Release date7/12/201612/1/2015
Depth7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)77.38 x 152.59 millimeters (3.05 x 6.01 in)78.8 x 158.9 millimeters (3.1 x 6.26 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backAluminum frame, glass front, leather back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)
Display typeTFT Super IPS+TFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels (16:9)1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI401 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display features2.5D glassfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 5.0.2 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
User InterfaceZenUI 3.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 (MSM8953) (14nm)64bit: Intel Atom Z3590 (22nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Intel Silvermont (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 506 (650MHz)PowerVR G6430 MP4
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (55GB available)
eMMC 5.1
128GB (122GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 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 networkGlobal:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Taiwan:
UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100
India:
UMTS 850/900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6
Global:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Taiwan:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
India:
LTE (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (40)
Brazil/USA:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 28)
LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 18, 19, 28)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkGlobal:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Taiwan:
UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100
India:
UMTS 850/900/2100
Not supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+Not supported

📷 Camera

Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusLDAF: laser detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extras4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
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

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)
24-bit/192kHz
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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: Sapphire Black, Moonlight White, Shimmer Gold• Colors: Black, White
• Asus ZenUI
• Hoya camera sensor
• Laser autofocus camera (0.03 seconds)
• 3x optical zoom camera
• Dual tone flash
• Fast battery charging: 60% in 40min
• Beidou GPS
• 5GB Asus Webstorage

☢️ Radiation rate

Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)
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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