Asus Zenfone Zoom S (64GB) vs Sony Xperia U (ST25i)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone Zoom S vs Sony Xperia U phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/31/2017 6:54 AM, updated: 11/10/2021 4:36 PM

Compare Sony Xperia U X Asus Zenfone Zoom S (64GB) 28Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

12
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Sony Xperia U (ST25i) Compare Asus Zenfone Zoom S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

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

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28 Advantages Asus Zenfone Zoom S (64GB)	vs	3 Advantages Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+4GB LPDDR37 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+64GB (54GB available)13 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)50% Thinner	vs	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
+1080x1920 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x854 pixels
+401 PPI43% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	280 PPI
+5.5"57% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP4 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+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
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 13MP41 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps9 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh3 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1320 mAh
+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)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + 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
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
170 grams (5.95 ounces)	vs	+110 grams (3.85 ounces)55% Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (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.

18 Common items in both devices

16 million

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (64GB)	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Zenfone Zoom S (64GB)	Xperia U (ST25i)
Other model names	Asus Zenfone Zoom S ZE553KL, Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom	Sony Xperia U ST25, Sony Kumquat
Country or region available	(Europe), Indonesia	(Global, International)
Brand	Asus	Sony
Release date	5/1/2017	5/7/2012, Announced: 2/1/2012
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)	77 x 154.3 millimeters (3.03 x 6.07 in)	54 x 112 millimeters (2.13 x 4.41 in)
Weight	170 grams (5.95 ounces)	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (64GB)	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~55.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	480x854 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	280 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)	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (64GB)	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz	ARM Mali-400 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (64GB)	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	64GB (54GB available)	8GB (4GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (64GB)	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
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) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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)	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.859mm	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 24 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	25mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.5" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (64GB)	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (64GB)	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (64GB)	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (64GB)	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (64GB)	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA600
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	1320 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	48 hours (2 days)	5.6 hours
Standby	1008 hours (42 days)	472 hours (19.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (64GB)	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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, Flash player
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: Black, White • Exchangeable bottom caps: White, Black, Pink, Yellow • Sony Reality Display • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • xLoud • 3D surround sound • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (64GB)	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.09W/kg (head), 0.93W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.62W/kg (head)