Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)

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

7/31/2017 6:11 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:22 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy SL X Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB) 28Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

12
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB) Compare Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

478MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

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

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28 Advantages Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)	vs	3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core4 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+4GB LPDDR38 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	478MB LPDDR
+128GB (118GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (13GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)32% Thinner	vs	10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT SuperClear LCD
+1080x1920 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+401 PPI72% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+5.5"38% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP4 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 13MP41 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)23 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (720x480)
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1650 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) (dedicated slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
170 grams (5.95 ounces)	vs	+131 grams (4.59 ounces)30% Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

17 Common items in both devices

16 million

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

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📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Other model names	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom ZE553KL (128GB + 4GB RAM), Zenfone Zoom	Samsung Galaxy SL i9003
Country or region available	Brazil, China, USA, Philippines, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, (Global, International)	(Global, International)
Brand	Asus	Samsung
Release date	1/1/2017	3/19/2011
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)	77 x 154.3 millimeters (3.03 x 6.07 in)	64.2 x 123.7 millimeters (2.53 x 4.87 in)
Weight	170 grams (5.95 ounces)	131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT SuperClear LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~57.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	478MB LPDDR
Internal storage	128GB (118GB available)	16GB (13GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
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) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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/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	UMTS 900/1900/2100
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)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.859mm	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 24 fps	VGA (720x480) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	25mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.5" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Digital and optical 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	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
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	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	1 microphone
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB575152LU
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	1650 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	48 hours (2 days)	7.5 hours
Standby	1008 hours (42 days)	550 hours (22.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
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, Flash player
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 on silver • HD 720p video recording with update Android • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 128GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.336W/kg (head), 0.499W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.31W/kg (head), 0.828W/kg (body)