Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 64GB) vs NGM Forward Xtreme

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

7/31/2017 6:11 AM, updated: 3/16/2020 9:12 PM

Compare NGM Forward Xtreme X Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 64GB) 19Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

12
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points NGM Forward Xtreme Compare Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
LTPS

1080x1920

18
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 64GB)

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19 Advantages Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 64GB)	vs	2 Advantages NGM Forward Xtreme
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core23% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 32bit Octa-core
+4GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB
+64GB (54GB available)108% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (26GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	LTPS LCD
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP33% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 18MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 13MP60% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh117% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2300 mAh
+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	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
170 grams (5.95 ounces)	vs	+155 grams (5.43 ounces)10% Lighter
8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)11% Thinner

25 Common items in both devices

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

401 PPI

5.5"

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 64GB)	NGM Forward Xtreme
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Model	Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 64GB)	Forward Xtreme
Other model names	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom ZE553KL (64GB + 4GB RAM), Zenfone Zoom	New Generation Mobile NGM Forward Xtreme Dual Sim, Xtreme/DB
Country or region available	Brazil, China, USA, Philippines, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Mexico, Singapore, Taiwan, (Global, International)	feature not registered
Brand	Asus	NGM
Release date	1/1/2017	7/1/2014
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)	77 x 154.3 millimeters (3.03 x 6.07 in)	77.5 x 157 millimeters (3.05 x 6.18 in)
Weight	170 grams (5.95 ounces)	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 64GB)	NGM Forward Xtreme
Display type	AMOLED	LTPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 64GB)	NGM Forward Xtreme
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 64GB)	NGM Forward Xtreme
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)	32bit: MediaTek MT6592V
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz	ARM Mali-450 MP4
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 64GB)	NGM Forward Xtreme
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	2GB
Internal storage	64GB (54GB available)	32GB (26GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 64GB)	NGM Forward Xtreme
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)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and standard SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	21/5.76 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 900/2100
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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 64GB)	NGM Forward Xtreme
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.859mm	18 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4898x3674 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 24 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
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	feature not registered
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	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 64GB)	NGM Forward Xtreme
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 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	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 64GB)	NGM Forward Xtreme
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 64GB)	NGM Forward Xtreme
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	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not 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 64GB)	NGM Forward Xtreme
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 64GB)	NGM Forward Xtreme
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	2300 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	48 hours (2 days)	11.7 hours
Standby	1008 hours (42 days)	415 hours (17.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 64GB)	NGM Forward Xtreme
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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, Brown • USB OTG On-The-Go • Smart gestures • Languages: Italian, English, French, German, Spanish • WiFi display • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 64GB)	NGM Forward Xtreme
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.399W/kg (body)