Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB) vs Apple iPhone 16e (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom vs Apple iPhone 16e phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/20/2025 4:58 AM, updated: 5/18/2025 3:35 PM

Compare Apple iPhone 16e X Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

12
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

24Points Apple iPhone 16e (128GB) Compare Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1170x2532

48
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Hexa-core

4005
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 16e (128GB)

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!

9 Advantages Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)	vs	24 Advantages Apple iPhone 16e (128GB)
+128GB (118GB available)13% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (104GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+(front) 13MP4% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4005 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+3.78GHz 64bit Hexa-core (3nm)39% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR3	vs	+8GB LPDDR5X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
170 grams (5.95 ounces)	vs	+167 grams (5.85 ounces)2% Lighter
8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)3% Thinner
AMOLED	vs	+Super Retina XDR OLEDAdvantage Super Retina XDR OLED display is brighter and more vivid
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1170x2532 pixels43% Higher resolution screen
401 PPI	vs	+457 PPI14% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"	vs	+6.1"11% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP	vs	+(back) 48MP100% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/2.5" inches	vs	+1/1.56" inches60% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/1.7 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.6 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
4G LTE	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps32 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
10W	vs	+30W2 times 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.
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

22 Common items in both devices

Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum frame, glass front/back

Dual-LED flash

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera

OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization / OIS: Optical stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

Capacitive

+15 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)	iPhone 16e (128GB)
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Model	Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)	iPhone 16e (128GB)
Other model names	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom ZE553KL (128GB + 4GB RAM), Zenfone Zoom	iPhone 16e (A3212, A3408, A3409, A3410)
Country or region available	Brazil, China, USA, Philippines, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, (Global, International)	(Global, International)
Brand	Asus	Apple
Release date	1/1/2017	2/28/2025, Announced: 2/19/2025
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	77 x 154.3 millimeters (3.03 x 6.07 in)	71.5 x 146.7 millimeters (2.81 x 5.78 in)
Weight	170 grams (5.95 ounces)	167 grams (5.85 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)	iPhone 16e (128GB)
Display type	AMOLED	Super Retina XDR OLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~87.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1170x2532 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	457 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Ceramic Shield
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	1200nits[peak] HDR10 Oleophobic coating screen True-tone Wide color gamut
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)	iPhone 16e (128GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	iOS 18
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)	iPhone 16e (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)	64bit: Apple A18 (3nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 3.78GHz P-Core (Dual-core) 4x 2.1GHz E-Core (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz	A18 GPU (4-core)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 1401105 (v10) Geekbench: 8224 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)	iPhone 16e (128GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	8GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage	128GB (118GB available)	128GB (104GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)	iPhone 16e (128GB)
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
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Global: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 India/Indonesia: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/2100 USA/Brazil: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 China: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 Taiwan/HongKong/Japan/SG/PH: TD-SCDMA 190	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 Global version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) India/Indonesia version: LTE (Bands 1,3,5,8) USA/Brazil version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,28) China version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41) Taiwan/Japan/HongKong/Singapore/Philippines version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,18,19,26,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 53, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)	iPhone 16e (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.859mm	48 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 24 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.5" inches	1/1.56" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@24/25/30/60fps 1080p@25/30/60/120fps Dolby Vision HDR (60fps)
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)	iPhone 16e (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	(dual front camera) 12 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/3.6" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)	iPhone 16e (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio 3D
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	3 microphones
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)	iPhone 16e (128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)	iPhone 16e (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)	iPhone 16e (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	4005 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	30W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	7.5W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	48 hours (2 days)	feature not registered
Standby	1008 hours (42 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)	iPhone 16e (128GB)
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: Black, Silver, Rose Gold • ASUS ZenUI 3.0 • 2.5D glass screen • 500nits brightness screen • Sony IMX362 back camera sensor • Sony IMX214 front camera sensor • DTS sound enhancement • 24-bit/192kHz audio • 100GB Google Drive	• Colors: Black, White • Apple Intelligence • Apple Pay • Face ID
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)	iPhone 16e (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.19W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.48W/kg (head), 1.49W/kg (body)