Nothing Phone 1 (128GB) vs Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Nothing Phone 1 vs Asus Zenfone 5Z phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/13/2022 5:08 AM, updated: 8/3/2023 6:51 PM

Compare Asus Zenfone 5Z X Nothing Phone 1 (128GB) 22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.55"
OLED

1080x2400

50
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 64GB) Compare Nothing Phone 1 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
IPS

1080x2246

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nothing Phone 1 (128GB)

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22 Advantages Nothing Phone 1 (128GB)	vs	7 Advantages Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 64GB)
+2.5GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)5% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core
+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+128GB (101GB available)98% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (51GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.1
+OLEDAdvantage OLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1080x2400 pixels7% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2246 pixels
+6.55"6% Larger screen	vs	6.2"
+(dual camera) 50MP + 50MP4 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 8MP
+1/1.56" inches63% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.55" inches
+(front) 16MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 10
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps150% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps
+4500 mAh36% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3300 mAh
+33W83% 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.	vs	18W
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+IP53 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
194 grams (6.79 ounces)	vs	+165 grams (5.78 ounces)18% Lighter
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)5% Thinner
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

24 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

402 PPI

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization / OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Nothing Phone 1 (128GB)	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Phone 1 (128GB)	Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 64GB)
Other model names	Nothing Phone (1) A063, Phone One	Asus Zenfone 5z 6GB RAM (ZS621KL), ASUS_Z01RD
Country or region available	(Global, International)	India
Brand	Nothing	Asus
Release date	7/16/2022, Announced: 7/12/2022	6/1/2018
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.8 x 159.2 millimeters (2.98 x 6.27 in)	75.65 x 153 millimeters (2.98 x 6.02 in)
Weight	194 grams (6.79 ounces)	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5, LED lights	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nothing Phone 1 (128GB)	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 64GB)
Display type	OLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.55" inches	6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2246 pixels (18.7:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	500nits[typ], 1200nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display	550nits[typ]
🤖 Operating System
	Nothing Phone 1 (128GB)	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 64GB)
System version	Android 12	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 10
User Interface	Nothing OS	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nothing Phone 1 (128GB)	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ (SM7325-AE) (6nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Single-core) 3x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core) 4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.7GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 642L (608MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 587270 (v9) Geekbench: 3024 (v5.1) GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nothing Phone 1 (128GB)	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 64GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) UFS 3.1	64GB (51GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nothing Phone 1 (128GB)	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 64GB)
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) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	800/100 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat15 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,18,19,20,26,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	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	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Nothing Phone 1 (128GB)	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 50MP ultrawide f/2.2114°1/2.76"0.64µmAF	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.012mm1/4"1.12µmFF
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	24mm lens
Sensor size	1/1.56" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	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	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps Sony IMX766 / Samsung JN1 sensor Sony IMX471 sensor (selfie)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nothing Phone 1 (128GB)	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm lens
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	1/4" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nothing Phone 1 (128GB)	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nothing Phone 1 (128GB)	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nothing Phone 1 (128GB)	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nothing Phone 1 (128GB)	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	33W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging 5W Reverse wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	25 hours (1 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nothing Phone 1 (128GB)	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 64GB)
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, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • LED lights on the back for notifications • Glyph	• Colors: Midnight Blue, Meteor Silver • 2.5D curved glass screen • 95% DCI-P3 coverage • Supports glove touch • ASUS ZenUI 5.0 • 24-bit/192kHz audio • DTS sound (only headphones)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nothing Phone 1 (128GB)	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.29W/kg (head), 1.09W/kg (body)	1.04W/kg (head), 0.37W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.99W/kg (head), 1.48W/kg (body)	1.2W/kg (head), 1.477W/kg (body)

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Nothing Phone 1 (128GB) vs Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 64GB)

Side by side comparison between Nothing Phone 1 vs Asus Zenfone 5Z phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Nothing Phone 1 (128GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate