Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB) vs LG Nexus 5X (H798 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 3 vs LG Nexus 5X phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/4/2016 8:15 PM, updated: 3/13/2023 9:26 AM

Compare LG Nexus 5X X Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS+

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points LG Nexus 5X (H798 32GB) Compare Asus Zenfone 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

12.4
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2700
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!

13 Advantages Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)	vs	5 Advantages LG Nexus 5X (H798 32GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)52% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core
+4GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (55GB available)120% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (25GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)3% Thinner	vs	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+5.5"6% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+(back) 16MP29% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12.4MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
+3000 mAh11% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2700 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
155 grams (5.43 ounces)	vs	+136 grams (4.76 ounces)14% Lighter
401 PPI	vs	+424 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

31 Common items in both devices

TFT Super IPS+ / TFT IPS LCD

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

f/2.0 (aperture)

+24 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)	LG Nexus 5X (H798 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)	Nexus 5X (H798 32GB)
Other model names	Zenfone 3 ZE552KL 4GB/64GB 5.5" Dual-SIM, Asus Libra	Google Nexus 5X, LG H798, LG Bullhead
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), Brazil, Canada, China, USA, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Asus	LG
Release date	7/12/2016	10/20/2015
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.38 x 152.59 millimeters (3.05 x 6.01 in)	72.6 x 147 millimeters (2.86 x 5.79 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	136 grams (4.76 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 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)	LG Nexus 5X (H798 32GB)
Display type	TFT Super IPS+	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	424 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 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)	LG Nexus 5X (H798 32GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	feature not registered
User Interface	ZenUI 3.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)	LG Nexus 5X (H798 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 (MSM8953) (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 (650MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 418
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)	LG Nexus 5X (H798 32GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (55GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (25GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)	LG Nexus 5X (H798 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	300/50 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 Taiwan: UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100 India: UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100, TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
Primary 4G network	LTE 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 Cat6 850/900/1700/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,4,8,26), TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Global: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 Taiwan: UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100 India: UMTS 850/900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)	LG Nexus 5X (H798 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	12.4 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4056x3046 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 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	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization	feature not registered
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 only main camera
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)	LG Nexus 5X (H798 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	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 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)	LG Nexus 5X (H798 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)	LG Nexus 5X (H798 32GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
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/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)	LG Nexus 5X (H798 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)	LG Nexus 5X (H798 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	2700 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	20 hours
Standby	feature not registered	420 hours (17.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)	LG Nexus 5X (H798 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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: Sapphire Black, Moonlight White, Shimmer Gold	• Colors: Black, White, Light blue • Oleophobic coating • Fingerprint sensor • Sony IMX377 sensor camera • Laser autofocus camera • 1.55µm pixel size • Fast charging: up to 3h40min of use in 10min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)	LG Nexus 5X (H798 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