Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/30/2020 8:04 AM, updated: 2/11/2023 6:01 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 X Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 64GB) Compare Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 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!

14 Advantages Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)	vs	13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 64GB)
+2.5GHz 64bit Quad-core104% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.6GHz 32bit Octa-core (28nm)
+4GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+Aluminum frame, glass front, leather backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+5.5"10% Larger screen	vs	5"
+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
+(front) 5MP137% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+3000 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2600 mAh
+18W80% 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.	vs	10W
32GB (26GB available)	vs	+64GB (55GB available)112% More internal storage for applications and files
185 grams (6.48 ounces)	vs	+130 grams (4.55 ounces)42% Lighter
12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)52% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
401 PPI	vs	+441 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
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/2.2 (aperture)23% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

24 Common items in both devices

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

(back) 13MP

LDAF: laser detection autofocus / Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera

Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 64GB)
Other model names	Asus Zenfone Zoom ZX551ML (4G), Asus ZX551ML	Galaxy S4 i9500 3G, Samsung Altius
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe)	(Global, International)
Brand	Asus	Samsung
Release date	12/1/2015	4/15/2013, Announced: 3/15/2013
Depth	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	78.8 x 158.9 millimeters (3.1 x 6.26 in)	69.8 x 136.6 millimeters (2.75 x 5.38 in)
Weight	185 grams (6.48 ounces)	130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front, leather back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 64GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 64GB)
System version	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Intel Atom Z3590 (22nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 5410 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Intel Silvermont (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core) 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR G6430 MP4	PowerVR SGX544 MP3 (532MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 64GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (26GB available)	64GB (55GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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 32GB)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	13 megapixels
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)	31mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.14µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF: laser detection autofocus	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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
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.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 64GB)
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	Micro-B USB MHL
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 WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	17 hours
Standby	feature not registered	350 hours (14.6 days)
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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: White Frost, Black Mist • Dual Shot camera • mDNIe • S-Voice • Group Play • Smart Stay eye tracking • Dropbox (50GB) • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.85W/kg (head), 1.55W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.421W/kg (head), 0.543W/kg (body)