Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 16GB) vs Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone Live (L2) vs Google Pixel 8a phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/20/2025 6:52 PM, updated: 6/6/2025 6:28 PM

Compare Google Pixel 8a X Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 16GB) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

720x1440

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

36Points Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB) Compare Asus Zenfone Live (L2) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1080x2400

64
MP

13mp

8GB
RAM

Nona-core

4492
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)

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!

6 Advantages Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 16GB)	vs	36 Advantages Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+140 grams (4.9 ounces)35% Lighter	vs	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
+8.15 millimeters (0.32 inches)9% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Dual-LED flash
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2.91GHz 64bit Nona-core (4nm)126% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+8GB LPDDR5X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (11GB available)	vs	+256GB (220GB available)19 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMCP	vs	+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+OLEDAdvantage OLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+HDR8Advantage The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
720x1440 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels150% Higher resolution screen
293 PPI	vs	+431 PPI47% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"	vs	+6.1"11% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(dual camera) 64MP + 13MP9 times Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)5% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 13MP154% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 8.0 Oreo	vs	+Android 16Advantage Android 16 is newer and safer
4G LTE	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps19 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+4492 mAh50% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
10W	vs	+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.
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

18 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 16GB)	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 16GB)	Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)
Other model names	Asus ZenFone Live L2 ZA550KL (2GB RAM)	Google Pixel 8a GKV4X
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Canada, USA
Brand	Asus	Google
Release date	4/1/2019	5/14/2024, Announced: 5/7/2024
Depth	8.15 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.77 x 147.26 millimeters (2.83 x 5.8 in)	72.7 x 152.1 millimeters (2.86 x 5.99 in)
Weight	140 grams (4.9 ounces)	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 16GB)	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	OLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1440 pixels (18:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	293 PPI	431 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	400nits[typ]	2000nits[peak] HDR8 Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 16GB)	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 14
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 16
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 16GB)	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)	64bit: Google Tensor G3 (4nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Nona-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.91GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core) 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz	ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (890MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 1193525 (v10) Geekbench: 4384 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 16GB)	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	8GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available) eMCP	256GB (220GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 16GB)	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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	A version (Europe): UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 B version (India): UMTS 850/900/2100 C version: UMTS 800/850/900/2100 D version (America): UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 A version (Europe): LTE (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (40) B version (India): LTE (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (40) C version: LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 41) D version (America): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18)	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 41, 48) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 41, 48) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 16GB)	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(dual camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1.12µm
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.73" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical 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/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 16GB)	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	20mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 16GB)	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 16GB)	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 16GB)	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 16GB)	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	4492 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	7.5W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	29 hours (1.2 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 16GB)	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Rocket Red, Cosmic Blue • Android Go edition • ZenUI 5 • Touch glove display	• Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe • Google Cast
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 16GB)	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.11W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1W/kg (head), 1.12W/kg (body)