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Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/6GB NFC) vs Samsung Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A)

Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 4 vs Samsung Galaxy S7 Active phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S7 Active X Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/6GB NFC) 14Points
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
11Points Samsung Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) Compare Asus Zenfone 4 X
5.1"
AMOLED

1440x2560

12.2
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

4000
mAh

(Non 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!

Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/6GB NFC)} 14 Advantages Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/6GB NFC) vs Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A)} 11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core32%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core
+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4
+64GB (52GB available)136%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (22GB available)
+165 grams (5.78 ounces)12%
Lighter
vs185 grams (6.48 ounces)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)32%
Thinner
vs9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+5.5"8%
Larger screen
vs5.1"
+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 8MP66%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 12.2MP
+(front) 8MP59%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.0 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps33%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps
+18W20%
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.
vs15W
+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)
(dedicated slot)
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
401 PPIvs+576 PPI44%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
f/1.8 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
3300 mAhvs+4000 mAh21%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

33 Common items in both devices
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization / OIS: Optical stabilization
+26 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/6GB NFC)Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A)
 
ModelZenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/6GB NFC)Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A)
Other model namesAsus Zenfone 4 (NFC version) Snapdragon 660 (6GB RAM)AT&T Galaxy S7 active G891A
Country or region available(Europe)South AfricaChinaUSAHong KongTaiwan
(Europe), South Africa, China, USA, Hong Kong, Taiwan
USA
USA
BrandAsusSamsung
Release date10/1/20176/10/2016
Depth7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)75.2 x 155.4 millimeters (2.96 x 6.12 in)74.9 x 148.8 millimeters (2.95 x 5.86 in)
Weight165 grams (5.78 ounces)185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.

📲 Display

Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/6GB NFC)Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.5" inches5.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI576 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/6GB NFC)Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A)
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 7.0 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/6GB NFC)Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 512 650MhzQualcomm Adreno 530
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/6GB NFC)Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage64GB (52GB available)32GB (22GB available)
UFS 2.0
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/6GB NFC)Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A)
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)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/150 Mbps450/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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 networkChina 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 networkLTE 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 Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 29, 30)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/6GB NFC)Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
8MP 12mm
12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/6GB NFC)Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)22mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.34µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/6GB NFC)Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/6GB NFC)Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/6GB NFC)Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/6GB NFC)Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3300 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomy30 hours (1.3 days)32 hours (1.3 days)
Standby552 hours (23 days)384 hours (16 days)

➕ Other features

Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/6GB NFC)Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot 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: Sandy gold, Green camo, Titanium gray
• Fast battery charging: 60% in 30min
• Quick Charge 2.0
• OneDrive 115GB
• Samsung Pay

☢️ Radiation rate

Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/6GB NFC)Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.25W/kg (head), 1.55W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.316W/kg (head), 0.981W/kg (body)
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