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Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB) vs HTC One S (Z250E)

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

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Compare HTC One S X Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB) 25Points
5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

12
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)

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Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)} 25 Advantages Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB) vs One S (Z250E)} 5 Advantages HTC One S (Z250E)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core157%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core
+4GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+128GB (118GB available)9 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (12GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+1080x1920 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
vs540x960 pixels
+401 PPI57%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs256 PPI
+5.5"28%
Larger screen
vs4.3"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/1.7 (aperture)18%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 13MP9 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.3MP
+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 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1650 mAh
+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)
+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
170 grams (5.95 ounces)vs+120 grams (4.2 ounces)42%
Lighter
8 millimeters (0.31 inches)vs+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)3%
Thinner
AMOLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

21 Common items in both devices
16 million
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)HTC One S (Z250E)
ModelZenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)One S (Z250E)
Other model namesAsus Zenfone 3 Zoom ZE553KL (128GB + 4GB RAM), Zenfone ZoomHTC One S Z250E, Z320E, HTC Ville
Country or region availableBrazilChinaUSAPhilippinesHong KongIndiaJapanSingaporeTaiwan(Global, International)
Brazil, China, USA, Philippines, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, (Global, International)
(Europe)(Global, International)CanadaUSA
(Europe), (Global, International), Canada, USA
BrandAsusHTC
Release date1/1/20173/30/2012
Depth8 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)65 x 130.9 millimeters (2.56 x 5.15 in)
Weight170 grams (5.95 ounces)120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)HTC One S (Z250E)
Display typeAMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.5" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI256 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)HTC One S (Z250E)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)HTC One S (Z250E)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8260 (45nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 506 650MhzQualcomm Adreno 220
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)HTC One S (Z250E)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR2
Internal storage128GB (118GB available)16GB (12GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)HTC One S (Z250E)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
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
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
USA model:
UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
International model:
UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 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)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)HTC One S (Z250E)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP f/2.859mm
8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 24 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.5" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)HTC One S (Z250E)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)HTC One S (Z250E)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263AVI, 3GP, 3G2, MP4, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACAAC, AMR, OGG, M4A, MID, MP3, WAV, WMA

🔌 Connectivity

Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)HTC One S (Z250E)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)HTC One S (Z250E)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)HTC One S (Z250E)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh1650 mAh
Charger, watts10W Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy48 hours (2 days)7 hours
Standby1008 hours (42 days)430 hours (17.9 days)

➕ Other features

Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)HTC One S (Z250E)
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, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot 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
• HTS Sense 4.0 UI
• HTC Beats Audio
• Video stabilization
• HAC (M3/T3)
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)HTC One S (Z250E)
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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