Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB) vs LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML) vs LG K12 Prime phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/30/2020 8:04 AM, updated: 5/12/2020 9:07 PM

Compare LG K12 Prime X Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

20Points LG K12 Prime (X525BAW) Compare Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.26"
IPS

720x1520

16
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)

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!

11 Advantages Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)	vs	20 Advantages LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)
+2.5GHz 64bit Quad-core5% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+4GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+Aluminum frame, glass front, leather backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1080x1920 pixels89% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1520 pixels
+401 PPI49% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	269 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
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+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
32GB (26GB available)	vs	+64GB (48GB available)85% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
185 grams (6.48 ounces)	vs	+170 grams (5.95 ounces)9% Lighter
12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	vs	+8.75 millimeters (0.34 inches)37% Thinner
5.5"	vs	+6.26"14% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(triple camera) 16MP + 5MP + 2MP79% 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/2.0 (aperture)35% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 13MP164% 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 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
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
3000 mAh	vs	+3500 mAh17% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

20 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LDAF: laser detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

Multitouch

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)	LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)
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Model	Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)	K12 Prime (X525BAW)
Other model names	Asus Zenfone Zoom ZX551ML (4G), Asus ZX551ML	LG K12 Prime LMX525BAW, LM-X525BAW
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe)	Brazil
Brand	Asus	LG
Release date	12/1/2015	5/13/2019
Depth	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	8.75 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	78.8 x 158.9 millimeters (3.1 x 6.26 in)	77 x 161.3 millimeters (3.03 x 6.35 in)
Weight	185 grams (6.48 ounces)	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front, leather back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)	LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	6.26" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~78.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1520 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	269 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 32GB)	LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)
System version	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)	LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)
Chipset	64bit: Intel Atom Z3590 (22nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Intel Silvermont (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR G6430 MP4	PowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)	LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (26GB available)	64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)	LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)
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	300/50 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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 18, 19, 28)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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 32GB)	LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(triple camera) 16 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.21/5"1.12um13mm120° 2MP depth f/2.41/5"1.75um86°
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4608x3456 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/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm 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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)	LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	4160x3120 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	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)	LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)
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 32GB)	LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)
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	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
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)	LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)	LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) 5V/1.2A
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	150 hours (6.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)	LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)
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: Aurora black, Moroccan blue • 19:9 display ratio • LG UX 7 • DTS:X surround sound
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)	LG K12 Prime (X525BAW)
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