Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520L)
Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML) vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.5"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
13
MP
MP
5mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.2"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x1920
16
MP
MP
16mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520L)
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23 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
1080x1920 pixels |
LDAF: laser detection autofocus / Autofocus |
HDR photo only main camera |
Full HD (1920x1080) |
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A |
Capacitive |
+16 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 64GB) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520L) | |
Model | Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 64GB) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520L) |
Other model names | Asus Zenfone Zoom ZX551ML (4G), Asus ZX551ML | Galaxy A5 2017 (LG U+) SM-A520L |
Country or region available | (Latin America), (Europe) | South Korea |
Brand | Asus | Samsung |
Release date | 12/1/2015 | 1/13/2017 |
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) | 71.4 x 146.1 millimeters (2.81 x 5.75 in) |
Weight | 185 grams (6.48 ounces) | 157 grams (5.5 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front, leather back | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 64GB) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520L) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 5.5" inches | 5.2" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~66.6% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1080x1920 pixels (16:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 401 PPI | 424 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 |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 64GB) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520L) | |
System version | Android 5.0.2 Lollipop | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
Firmware update | Android 6.0 Marshmallow | Android 8.0 Oreo |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 64GB) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520L) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Intel Atom Z3590 (22nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Intel Silvermont (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | PowerVR G6430 MP4 | ARM Mali-T830 MP3 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 64GB) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520L) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR3 | 3GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 64GB (58GB available) | 32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 64GB) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520L) | |
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 | 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 | Tri-Band 900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 18, 19, 28) | LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
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 |
๐ท Camera | ||
Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 64GB) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520L) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 13 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
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/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | 28mm lens | 27mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
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 | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 64GB) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520L) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2560x1920 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.1" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1ยตm pixel |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 64GB) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520L) | |
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.265, H.264, H.263, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 64GB) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520L) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
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) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 64GB) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520L) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 64GB) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520L) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3000 mAh | 3000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging | 18W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 16 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 64GB) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520L) | |
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 | โข Colors: Black, White โข Asus ZenUI โข Hoya camera sensor โข Laser autofocus camera (0.03 seconds) โข 3x optical zoom camera โข Dual tone flash โข Fast battery charging: 60% in 40min โข Beidou GPS โข 5GB Asus Webstorage | โข Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink โข Gorilla Glass on the back โข Samsung Grace UX |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 64GB) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520L) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.337W/kg (head), 1.07W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |