Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/6GB NFC) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 4 vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/18/2017 9:49 PM, updated: 2/11/2023 9:04 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom X Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/6GB NFC) 26Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A) Compare Asus Zenfone 4 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

16
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

2330
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/6GB 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!

26 Advantages Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/6GB NFC)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core199% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR2
+64GB (52GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (13GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+165 grams (5.78 ounces)26% Lighter	vs	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)105% Thinner	vs	15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1080x1920 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+401 PPI57% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	256 PPI
+5.5"28% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 8MP27% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+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)72% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/3.1 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 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)
+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps5 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3300 mAh42% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2330 mAh
+18W80% 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.	vs	10W
+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)
+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
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
LED flash	vs	+Xenon flashAdvantage The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/2.55" inches	vs	+1/2.3" inches11% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
LiPo: li-ion polymer (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.

21 Common items in both devices

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

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

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+14 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/6GB NFC)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/6GB NFC)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
Other model names	Asus Zenfone 4 (NFC version) Snapdragon 660 (6GB RAM)	Galaxy S4 Zoom LTE SM-C105A (AT&T)
Country or region available	(Europe), South Africa, China, USA, Hong Kong, Taiwan	USA
Brand	Asus	Samsung
Release date	10/1/2017	11/1/2013, Announced: 6/30/2013
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.2 x 155.4 millimeters (2.96 x 6.12 in)	63.5 x 125.5 millimeters (2.5 x 4.94 in)
Weight	165 grams (5.78 ounces)	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/6GB NFC)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	540x960 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/6GB NFC)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/6GB NFC)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4212 (32nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz	ARM Mali-400 MP4 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/6GB NFC)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	1.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	64GB (52GB available)	16GB (13GB available) eMMC 4.41
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/6GB NFC)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
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) micro-SIM (3FF)
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	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	UMTS 850/1900/2100
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 (2, 4, 5, 17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, 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/6GB NFC)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 8MP 12mm	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Xenon flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/3.1 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm (lens)	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.3µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical 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	10x-optical-zoom (24-240mm)
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/6GB NFC)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1600x1200 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/6GB NFC)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
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, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/6GB NFC)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
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) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/6GB NFC)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/6GB NFC)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	2330 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	30 hours (1.3 days)	12 hours
Standby	552 hours (23 days)	570 hours (23.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/6GB NFC)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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: White • Dropbox 50GB • S-Voice natural language
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/6GB NFC)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.69W/kg (head), 0.84W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.223W/kg (head), 0.177W/kg (body)