Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB) vs Nokia 4.2 (32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML) vs Nokia 4.2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/1/2019 12:41 PM, updated: 5/20/2020 10:58 AM

Compare Nokia 4.2 X Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points Nokia 4.2 (32GB) Compare Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.71"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 4.2 (32GB)

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!

13 Advantages Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	vs	15 Advantages Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
+2.5GHz 64bit Quad-core2% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+4GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+128GB (122GB available)5 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (22GB available)
+Aluminum frame, glass front, leather backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front/back
+1080x1920 pixels89% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1520 pixels
+401 PPI36% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	295 PPI
+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: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
185 grams (6.48 ounces)	vs	+161 grams (5.64 ounces)15% Lighter
12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	vs	+8.39 millimeters (0.33 inches)43% Thinner
5.5"	vs	+5.71"4% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP16% Higher resolution main camera
f/2.7 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.2 (aperture)23% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 6.0 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)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
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

22 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD / LTPS IPS LCD

16 million

LDAF: laser detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE

150 Mbps

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
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Model	Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	4.2 (32GB)
Other model names	Asus Zenfone Zoom ZX551ML (4G), Asus ZX551ML	Nokia 4.2 TA-1133, TA-1149, TA-1150, TA-1157, TA-1184
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe)	(Global, International)
Brand	Asus	Nokia
Release date	12/1/2015	4/1/2019
Depth	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	8.39 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	78.8 x 158.9 millimeters (3.1 x 6.26 in)	71.3 x 148.95 millimeters (2.81 x 5.86 in)
Weight	185 grams (6.48 ounces)	161 grams (5.64 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front, leather back	Plastic body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.71" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1520 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	295 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
System version	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Intel Atom Z3590 (22nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Intel Silvermont (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core) 6x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR G6430 MP4	Qualcomm Adreno 505 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (122GB available)	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 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	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Global version: UMTS 850/900/2100 Latin America version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 18, 19, 28)	LTE Cat4 VoLTE Global version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) Latin America version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66) TD-LTE (Bands 38) India version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 2MP depth
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.7 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF: laser detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: 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 only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, 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	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	18 hours
Standby	feature not registered	600 hours (25 days)
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Black, White • Asus ZenUI • Hoya camera sensor • Laser autofocus camera (0.03 seconds) • 3x optical zoom camera • Dual tone flash • Fast battery charging: 60% in 40min • Beidou GPS • 5GB Asus Webstorage	• Colors: Black, Pink sand • Android One • 19:9 display ratio • 2.5D curved glass screen • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	Nokia 4.2 (32GB)
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