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Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB) vs Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)

Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550) vs Blu Tank 4.5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Blu Tank 4.5 X Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB) 21Points
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4.5"
IPS

540x960

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1760
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB)

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 Zoom (ZX550 16GB)} 21 Advantages Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB) vs Tank 4.5 (W100)} 5 Advantages Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
+2.3GHz 64bit Quad-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB
+16GB (12GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+1080x1920 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
vs540x960 pixels
+401 PPI64%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs245 PPI
+5.5"22%
Larger screen
vs4.5"
+(back) 13MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+(front) 5MP15 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)5 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (720x480)
+Android 5.0.2 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.0.2 Lollipop is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh70%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1760 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
185 grams (6.48 ounces)vs+136 grams (4.76 ounces)36%
Lighter
12 millimeters (0.47 inches)vs+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)24%
Thinner
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

16 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
LDAF: laser detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB)Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
ModelZenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB)Tank 4.5 (W100)
Other model namesAsus Zenfone Zoom ZX550 (Dual-Sim), Asus ZX550BLU Tank 4.5 W100a, BLU Tank 4.5 W100i, Blu Tank45
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandAsusBlu
Release date12/1/20152/1/2013
Depth12 millimeters (0.47 inches)9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)78.8 x 158.9 millimeters (3.1 x 6.26 in)68.9 x 134 millimeters (2.71 x 5.28 in)
Weight185 grams (6.48 ounces)136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front, leather backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB)Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~60.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI245 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB)Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
System versionAndroid 5.0.2 LollipopAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB)Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
Chipset64bit: Intel Atom Z3580 (22nm)32bit: MediaTek MT6577
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.3GHz Intel Silvermont (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR G6430 MP4PowerVR SGX531
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB)Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR3512MB
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)4GB
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB)Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
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 networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 17, 18, 19, 20, 28, 29)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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 Zoom (ZX550 16GB)Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsVGA (720x480) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.7 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length28mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusLDAF: laser detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo only main camerafeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB)Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB)Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB)Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB)Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB)Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh1760 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered15 hours
Standbyfeature not registered680 hours (28.3 days)

➕ Other features

Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB)Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
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, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Asus ZenUI
• Hoya camera sensor
• Laser autofocus camera (0.03 seconds)
• 3x optical zoom camera
• Dual tone flash
• 5GB Asus Webstorage
• Only one micro SIM card can connect to 3G/4G service at a time
• Colors: Black, White
• Touch focus
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF
• Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 16GB)Blu Tank 4.5 (W100)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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