Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 64GB) vs Apple iPhone SE (32GB)

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

7/4/2020 2:05 PM, updated: 6/9/2025 10:55 PM

Compare Apple iPhone SE X Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 64GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Apple iPhone SE (32GB) Compare Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

640x1136

12
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

1642
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 64GB)

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14 Advantages Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 64GB)	vs	10 Advantages Apple iPhone SE (32GB)
+2.5GHz 64bit Quad-core40% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.84GHz 64bit Dual-core (16nm)
+4GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR4
+64GB (58GB available)115% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (27GB available)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+Aluminum frame, glass front, leather backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Aluminum body, glass front
+1080x1920 pixels185% Higher resolution screen	vs	640x1136 pixels
+401 PPI23% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	326 PPI
+5.5"38% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(back) 13MP7% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12MP
+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) 5MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.2MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+3000 mAh83% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1642 mAh
185 grams (6.48 ounces)	vs	+113 grams (3.96 ounces)64% Lighter
12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	vs	+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)58% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
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.
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the 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	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

24 Common items in both devices

16 million

Dual-LED flash

LDAF: laser detection autofocus / Autofocus

(front) HD (1280x720)

4G LTE

150 Mbps

Capacitive

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 64GB)	iPhone SE (32GB)
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Model	Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 64GB)	iPhone SE (32GB)
Other model names	Asus Zenfone Zoom ZX551ML (4G), Asus ZX551ML	iPhone SE A1662, iPhone SE A1723, iPhone SE A1724
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe)	(Global, International)
Brand	Asus	Apple
Release date	12/1/2015	3/31/2016, Announced: 3/21/2016
Depth	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	78.8 x 158.9 millimeters (3.1 x 6.26 in)	58.6 x 123.8 millimeters (2.31 x 4.87 in)
Weight	185 grams (6.48 ounces)	113 grams (3.96 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front, leather back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 64GB)	iPhone SE (32GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	640x1136 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 64GB)	iPhone SE (32GB)
System version	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	iOS 9.0
Firmware update	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	iOS 15
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 64GB)	iPhone SE (32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Intel Atom Z3590 (22nm)	64bit: Apple A9 (APL1022) (16nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Intel Silvermont (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.84GHz Twister (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR G6430 MP4	PowerVR GT7600 (6-core, 650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Basemark OS II: 2163 (2.0)
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 64GB)	iPhone SE (32GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	64GB (58GB available)	32GB (27GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 64GB)	iPhone SE (32GB)
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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 (A1724) UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 18, 19, 28)	LTE Cat4 A1662 model: LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29) A1723/A1724 model: LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28) TD‑LTE (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 A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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 64GB)	iPhone SE (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	12 megapixels
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/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	29mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.22µm 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 and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 64GB)	iPhone SE (32GB)
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	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 64GB)	iPhone SE (32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) 16-bit/44.1kHz
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MPEG4, H.264, H.265, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 64GB)	iPhone SE (32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + 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) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not 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 64GB)	iPhone SE (32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 64GB)	iPhone SE (32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	1642 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	14 hours
Standby	feature not registered	240 hours (10 days)
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 64GB)	iPhone SE (32GB)
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: Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold • Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX) • AirDrop • FaceTime • iCloud • Siri • Touch ID
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 64GB)	iPhone SE (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.17W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.72W/kg (head), 0.97W/kg (body)