Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB) vs Xiaomi Black Shark 4S (128GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML) vs Xiaomi Black Shark 4S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/14/2021 3:52 PM, updated: 1/25/2023 8:12 AM

Compare Xiaomi Black Shark 4S X Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

25Points Xiaomi Black Shark 4S (128GB/8GB) Compare Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark 4S (128GB/8GB)

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!

8 Advantages Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)	vs	25 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 4S (128GB/8GB)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+185 grams (6.48 ounces)14% Lighter	vs	210 grams (7.35 ounces)
+Aluminum frame, glass front, leather backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
+401 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	395 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
+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	+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)41% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR3	vs	+8GB LPDDR5100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (26GB available)	vs	+128GB (103GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	vs	+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)21% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels25% Higher resolution screen
5.5"	vs	+6.67"21% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP4 times 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) 20MP3 times 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 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
4G LTE	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+4500 mAh50% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18W	vs	+120W6 times 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.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + 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.

15 Common items in both devices

16 million

LDAF: laser detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 4S (128GB/8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)	Black Shark 4S (128GB/8GB)
Other model names	Asus Zenfone Zoom ZX551ML (4G), Asus ZX551ML	黑鲨4S, Black Shark 4S (128GB+12GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe)	(Global, International)
Brand	Asus	Xiaomi
Release date	12/1/2015	10/16/2021, Announced: 10/13/2021
Depth	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	78.8 x 158.9 millimeters (3.1 x 6.26 in)	76.21 x 163.69 millimeters (3 x 6.44 in)
Weight	185 grams (6.48 ounces)	210 grams (7.35 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front, leather back	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 4S (128GB/8GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	395 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	144Hz
Display features	feature not registered	1300nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display Touch Sampling Rate: 720Hz
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 4S (128GB/8GB)
System version	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	Android 12
User Interface	feature not registered	Joy UI 12 / 13
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 4S (128GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: Intel Atom Z3590 (22nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) (7nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Intel Silvermont (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.2GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR G6430 MP4	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (670MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 710538 (v9) Geekbench: 3451 (v5.1)
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 4S (128GB/8GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	32GB (26GB available)	128GB (103GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 4S (128GB/8GB)
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	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 18, 19, 28)	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 3, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78)
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, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 4S (128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4AF
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.7 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm 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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240/960fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 4S (128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	5184x3840 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	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 4S (128GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz
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, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 4S (128GB/8GB)
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	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 4S (128GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 4S (128GB/8GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	120W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 4S (128GB/8GB)
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, Gundam • Liquid Cooling System • Physical pop-up gaming triggers
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark 4S (128GB/8GB)
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