Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC) vs Apple iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 4 vs Apple iPad mini 3 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/18/2017 7:26 PM, updated: 11/15/2020 4:31 PM

Compare Apple iPad mini 3 X Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC) 24Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Apple iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB) Compare Asus Zenfone 4 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.9"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

6350
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)

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!

24 Advantages Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)	vs	4 Advantages Apple iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core149% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 64bit Dual-core
+4GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR3
+64GB (52GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (11GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+165 grams (5.78 ounces)107% Lighter	vs	341 grams (11.94 ounces)
+401 PPI24% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	324 PPI
+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 8MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)33% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP6 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps5 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+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)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1536x2048 pixels52% Higher resolution screen
5.5"	vs	+7.9"44% Larger screen
3300 mAh	vs	+6350 mAh92% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

18 Common items in both devices

7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)

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

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

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📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)
Other model names	Asus Zenfone 4 (NFC version) Snapdragon 630 (4GB RAM)	Verizon iPad Mini 3 A1600 (4G LTE + CDMA)
Country or region available	(Europe), South Africa, China, USA, Hong Kong, Taiwan	USA
Brand	Asus	Apple
Release date	10/1/2017	10/16/2014
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.2 x 155.4 millimeters (2.96 x 6.12 in)	134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in)
Weight	165 grams (5.78 ounces)	341 grams (11.94 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	7.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1536x2048 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	324 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	iOS 8.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	iOS 12
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)	64bit: Apple A7 APL5698 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 508	PowerVR G6430 MP4
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (52GB available)	16GB (11GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 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) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	100/50 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	China version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 North America version: UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 Taiwan version: UMTS 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 China version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) North America version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,28) Taiwan version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,18,19,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat3 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 8MP 12mm	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm lens	32mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital 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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	24mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC, M4A
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO 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, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	6350 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	30 hours (1.3 days)	10 hours
Standby	552 hours (23 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Moonlight white, Mint green, Midnight black • Asus ZenUI 4.0 • 2.5D glass screen • Sony IMX362 back camera sensor • Fast battery charging: 50% in 36min • 24-bit/192kHz audio • DTS surround sound • VoLTE	• Colors: Black on gray, White on silver, Gold • Apple SIM only USA and UK • Oleophobic coating on Retina display • Fingerprint sensor (Touch ID) • Aluminium body • FaceTime • Siri natural language • iCloud cloud service • Twitter and Facebook • Lightning connector port • OpenGL ES 3.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 16GB)
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