NGM Forward Xtreme vs Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)

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Side by side comparison between NGM Forward Xtreme vs Asus Zenfone 4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/18/2017 7:26 PM, updated: 11/15/2020 4:31 PM

Compare Asus Zenfone 4 X NGM Forward Xtreme 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
LTPS

1080x1920

18
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

18Points Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC) Compare NGM Forward Xtreme X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)

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!

2 Advantages NGM Forward Xtreme	vs	18 Advantages Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)6% Lighter	vs	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
+7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)4% Thinner	vs	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
2GHz 32bit Octa-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core23% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (26GB available)	vs	+64GB (52GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
LTPS LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
(back) 18MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 8MP12% 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
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.4.2 KitKat	vs	+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps28 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2300 mAh	vs	+3300 mAh43% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 a/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
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

27 Common items in both devices

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

401 PPI

5.5"

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	NGM Forward Xtreme	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Forward Xtreme	Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Other model names	New Generation Mobile NGM Forward Xtreme Dual Sim, Xtreme/DB	Asus Zenfone 4 (NFC version) Snapdragon 630 (4GB RAM)
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Europe), South Africa, China, USA, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	NGM	Asus
Release date	7/1/2014	10/1/2017
Depth	7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.5 x 157 millimeters (3.05 x 6.18 in)	75.2 x 155.4 millimeters (2.96 x 6.12 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	NGM Forward Xtreme	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Display type	LTPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	NGM Forward Xtreme	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	NGM Forward Xtreme	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6592V	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-450 MP4	Qualcomm Adreno 508
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	NGM Forward Xtreme	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
RAM memory	2GB	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (26GB available)	64GB (52GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	NGM Forward Xtreme	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and standard SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	600/150 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 900/2100	China version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 North America version: UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 Taiwan version: UMTS 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat12 China version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) North America version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,28) Taiwan version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,18,19,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	NGM Forward Xtreme	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Back camera (main camera)	18 megapixels	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 8MP 12mm
Main camera resolution	4898x3674 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital 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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	NGM Forward Xtreme	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	NGM Forward Xtreme	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	NGM Forward Xtreme	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	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	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	NGM Forward Xtreme	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	NGM Forward Xtreme	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2300 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	11.7 hours	30 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	415 hours (17.3 days)	552 hours (23 days)
➕ Other features
	NGM Forward Xtreme	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
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	• Colors: Black, Brown • USB OTG On-The-Go • Smart gestures • Languages: Italian, English, French, German, Spanish • WiFi display • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Moonlight white, Mint green, Midnight black • Asus ZenUI 4.0 • 2.5D glass screen • Sony IMX362 back camera sensor • Fast battery charging: 50% in 36min • 24-bit/192kHz audio • DTS surround sound • VoLTE
☢️ Radiation rate
	NGM Forward Xtreme	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.399W/kg (body)	feature not registered