Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB) vs Vivo NEX S (256GB)

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

6/18/2018 8:11 PM, updated: 5/12/2020 9:07 PM

Compare Vivo NEX S X Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

22Points Vivo NEX S (256GB) Compare Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.59"
AMOLED

1080x2316

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Vivo NEX S (256GB)

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!

7 Advantages Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	vs	22 Advantages Vivo NEX S (256GB)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+185 grams (6.48 ounces)8% Lighter	vs	199 grams (6.97 ounces)
+Aluminum frame, glass front, leather backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
+401 PPI3% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	388 PPI
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
2.5GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core28% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR3	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (122GB available)	vs	+256GB (236GB available)93% More internal storage for applications and files
12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)50% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2316 pixels21% Higher resolution screen
5.5"	vs	+6.59"20% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP33% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.7 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)50% 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
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(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 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18W	vs	+22.5W25% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)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
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

21 Common items in both devices

16 million

Dual-LED flash

LDAF: laser detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization / OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	Vivo NEX S (256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	NEX S (256GB)
Other model names	Asus Zenfone Zoom ZX551ML (4G), Asus ZX551ML	NEX旗舰版, vivo NEX Special edition, NEX Ultimate, BBK Apex
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe)	(Global, International), China
Brand	Asus	Vivo
Release date	12/1/2015	6/1/2018
Depth	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	78.8 x 158.9 millimeters (3.1 x 6.26 in)	77 x 162 millimeters (3.03 x 6.38 in)
Weight	185 grams (6.48 ounces)	199 grams (6.97 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front, leather back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	Vivo NEX S (256GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	6.59" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2316 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	388 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)	Vivo NEX S (256GB)
System version	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	Vivo NEX S (256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Intel Atom Z3590 (22nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Intel Silvermont (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR G6430 MP4	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	Vivo NEX S (256GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (122GB available)	256GB (236GB available)
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	Vivo NEX S (256GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	1024/150 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 18, 19, 28)	LTE Cat16 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,18,19,20,25,26,28) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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)	Vivo NEX S (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.7 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF: laser detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical 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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	Vivo NEX S (256GB)
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	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)	Vivo NEX S (256GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	Vivo NEX S (256GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
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 WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	Vivo NEX S (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	Vivo NEX S (256GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	22.5W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	Vivo NEX S (256GB)
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, Red • Funtouch OS 4 • 32-bit/192kHz audio • Pop-up front camera
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	Vivo NEX S (256GB)
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