Asus Zenfone Zoom S (64GB) vs Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone Zoom S vs Apple iPad Air 2 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/31/2017 6:54 AM, updated: 10/28/2021 10:27 AM

Compare Apple iPad Air 2 X Asus Zenfone Zoom S (64GB) 22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

12
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) Compare Asus Zenfone Zoom S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

8
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Triple-core

7340
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Asus Zenfone Zoom S (64GB)

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22 Advantages Asus Zenfone Zoom S (64GB)	vs	9 Advantages Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core102% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 64bit Triple-core (20nm)
+4GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+170 grams (5.95 ounces)157% Lighter	vs	437 grams (15.3 ounces)
+401 PPI52% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	264 PPI
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.7 (aperture)41% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 13MP9 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 LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+(4G LTE) 150 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(Not supported)
+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	Not supported
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP 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
64GB (54GB available)	vs	+128GB (117GB available)117% More internal storage for applications and files
8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)31% Thinner
AMOLED	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	+9.7"76% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
5000 mAh	vs	+7340 mAh47% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] 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.

16 Common items in both devices

Aluminum body, glass front

16 million

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (64GB)	iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Zenfone Zoom S (64GB)	iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
Other model names	Asus Zenfone Zoom S ZE553KL, Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom	iPad Air 2 A1566 (WiFi), iPad 6
Country or region available	(Europe), Indonesia	(Global, International)
Brand	Asus	Apple
Release date	5/1/2017	10/24/2014, Announced: 10/16/2014
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)
Size (width x height)	77 x 154.3 millimeters (3.03 x 6.07 in)	169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in)
Weight	170 grams (5.95 ounces)	437 grams (15.3 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (64GB)	iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1536x2048 pixels (4:3)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	264 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (64GB)	iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	iOS 8.0
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	iPadOS 13
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (64GB)	iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)	64bit: Apple A8X (20nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Triple-core, 1 processor: 3x 1.5GHz Typhoon (Triple-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz	PowerVR GX6450 Rogue (8-core)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Basemark X: 29753
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (64GB)	iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (54GB available)	128GB (117GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (64GB)	iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
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)	Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	feature not registered
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	feature not registered
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 3G network	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 850/900/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5,8)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	Not supported
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 Zoom S (64GB)	iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.859mm	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 24 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm lens	31mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.5" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical 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 and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (64GB)	iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm lens
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (64GB)	iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
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.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (64GB)	iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (64GB)	iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (64GB)	iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	7340 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	48 hours (2 days)	10 hours
Standby	1008 hours (42 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (64GB)	iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Not supported
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	feature not registered
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Silver, Rose Gold • ASUS ZenUI 3.0 • 2.5D glass screen • 500nits brightness screen • Sony IMX362 back camera sensor • Sony IMX214 front camera sensor • DTS sound enhancement • 24-bit/192kHz audio • 100GB Google Drive	• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold • Retina display • Oleophobic coating • AirDrop file sharing • iCloud service • iCloud Keychain • FaceTime HD
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (64GB)	iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
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