Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB) vs Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML) vs Nokia Lumia 1520 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/12/2017 8:15 PM, updated: 5/12/2020 9:07 PM

Compare Nokia Lumia 1520 X Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938) Compare Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x1920

20.1
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)

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!

10 Advantages Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	vs	9 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
+2.5GHz 64bit Quad-core45% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+128GB (122GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (28GB available)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+185 grams (6.48 ounces)13% Lighter	vs	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
+401 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	367 PPI
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 5MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.2MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	vs	+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)38% Thinner
5.5"	vs	+6"9% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(back) 20.1MP57% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
f/2.7 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.4 (aperture)13% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
3000 mAh	vs	+3400 mAh13% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

29 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

Dual-LED flash

LDAF: laser detection autofocus / Autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

+22 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Other model names	Asus Zenfone Zoom ZX551ML (4G), Asus ZX551ML	Nokia Lumia 1520 RM-938, Nokia Beastie, Nokia Bandit
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe)	(Latin America), USA
Brand	Asus	Nokia
Release date	12/1/2015	11/1/2013
Depth	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	78.8 x 158.9 millimeters (3.1 x 6.26 in)	85.4 x 162.8 millimeters (3.36 x 6.41 in)
Weight	185 grams (6.48 ounces)	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front, leather back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	367 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
System version	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3
Firmware update	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	Windows Phone 8.1
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Chipset	64bit: Intel Atom Z3590 (22nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Intel Silvermont (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR G6430 MP4	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (122GB available)	32GB (28GB available)
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-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	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 18, 19, 28)	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.7 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.5" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF: laser detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BV-4BW
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3400 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	25 hours (1 days)
Standby	feature not registered	768 hours (32 days)
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
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, 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, White, Yellow, Red • Windows Phone 8 Black UI • Qi Wireless Charging • Dolby Digital • USB On-the-go 1.3 • 7GB SkyDrive • Nokia PureMotion HD+ ClearBlack display • Nokia PureView camera • Carl Zeiss optics • Dual capture camera • Panorama photo • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
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