HTC Sensation XE vs Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)

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

4/30/2020 8:04 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 6:38 PM

Compare Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML) X HTC Sensation XE 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
SLCD

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

768MB
RAM

Dual-core

1730
mAh

(Removable)

23Points Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB) Compare HTC Sensation XE X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non 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!

5 Advantages HTC Sensation XE	vs	23 Advantages Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)
+151 grams (5.29 ounces)23% Lighter	vs	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
+11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)6% Thinner	vs	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)	vs	+2.5GHz 64bit Quad-core147% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
768MB LPDDR2	vs	+4GB LPDDR34 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (1GB available)	vs	+32GB (26GB available)25 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front, leather backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT Super LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
540x960 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
256 PPI	vs	+401 PPI57% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+5.5"28% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 5MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps9 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1730 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh73% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

18 Common items in both devices

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Autofocus / LDAF: laser detection autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	HTC Sensation XE	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Sensation XE	Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)
Other model names	HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio	Asus Zenfone Zoom ZX551ML (4G), Asus ZX551ML
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), (Europe)
Brand	HTC	Asus
Release date	10/4/2011, Announced: 9/1/2011	12/1/2015
Depth	11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.4 x 126.1 millimeters (2.57 x 4.96 in)	78.8 x 158.9 millimeters (3.1 x 6.26 in)
Weight	151 grams (5.29 ounces)	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front, leather back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC Sensation XE	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)
Display type	TFT Super LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	HTC Sensation XE	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)
System version	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
User Interface	HTC Sense 3.0 UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC Sensation XE	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)	64bit: Intel Atom Z3590 (22nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Intel Silvermont (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)	PowerVR G6430 MP4
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC Sensation XE	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)
RAM memory	768MB LPDDR2	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	4GB (1GB available)	32GB (26GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC Sensation XE	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 900/1700/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 18, 19, 28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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
	HTC Sensation XE	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF: laser detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC Sensation XE	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	HTC Sensation XE	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) HTC Beats audio	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, AAC+, WAV, WMA	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC Sensation XE	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC Sensation XE	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC Sensation XE	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BG86100	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1730 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7.4 hours	feature not registered
Standby	540 hours (22.5 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	HTC Sensation XE	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • 16GB microSD included HTC Watch Java framework	• 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
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC Sensation XE	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)
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