Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone Live (L2) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/27/2020 9:18 PM, updated: 11/21/2022 8:01 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 20 X Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 16GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

720x1440

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

32Points Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F) Compare Asus Zenfone Live (L2) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F)

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!

7 Advantages Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 16GB)	vs	32 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+140 grams (4.9 ounces)37% Lighter	vs	192 grams (6.72 ounces)
+8.15 millimeters (0.32 inches)2% Thinner	vs	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+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	+2.73GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)112% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+8GB LPDDR53 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (11GB available)	vs	+256GB (221GB available)19 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMCP	vs	+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
720x1440 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels150% Higher resolution screen
293 PPI	vs	+393 PPI34% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"	vs	+6.7"22% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 64MP + 12MP10 times Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 10MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 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 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 2000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
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	+4300 mAh43% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
10W	vs	+25W150% 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 charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] 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	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + 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 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

17 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras

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

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 16GB)	Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F)
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Model	Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 16GB)	Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F)
Other model names	Asus ZenFone Live L2 ZA550KL (2GB RAM)	Galaxy Note20 4G-LTE SM-N980F Single-SIM (Exynos)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), New Zealand
Brand	Asus	Samsung
Release date	4/1/2019	8/21/2020, Announced: 8/5/2020
Depth	8.15 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.77 x 147.26 millimeters (2.83 x 5.8 in)	75.2 x 161.6 millimeters (2.96 x 6.36 in)
Weight	140 grams (4.9 ounces)	192 grams (6.72 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 16GB)	Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED Plus
Screen size	5.5" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~89.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1440 pixels (18:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	293 PPI	393 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	400nits[typ]	HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 16GB)	Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 16GB)	Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 990 (7nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.73GHz Mongoose M5 (Dual-core) 2x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz	ARM Mali-G77 MP11 (800MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 16GB)	Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available) eMCP	256GB (221GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 16GB)	Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	2000/316 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	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 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 Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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 Live L2 (ZA550KL 16GB)	Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 64MP telephoto f/2.027mm1/1.72"0.8µmPDAFOIS3x-hybrid-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2120°13mm1/2.55"1.4µm
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.76" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital 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/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@60fps 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 16GB)	Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	10 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3872x2592 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	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 16GB)	Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
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)	Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F)
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	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 16GB)	Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 16GB)	Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	4300 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	25W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse 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)	Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F)
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: Mystic Gray, Mystic Green, Mystic Bronze, Mystic Red, Mystic Blue • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Bixby • Samsung Wireless DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC) • Stylus pen (Bluetooth integration)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone Live L2 (ZA550KL 16GB)	Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.359W/kg (head), 1.366W/kg (body)