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Samsung Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500) vs Asus Zenfone Zoom S (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy 5 vs Asus Zenfone Zoom S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Asus Zenfone Zoom S X Samsung Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500) 03Points
2.8"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
33Points Asus Zenfone Zoom S (128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy 5 X
5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

12
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone Zoom S (128GB)

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!

Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)} 3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500) vs Zenfone Zoom S (128GB)} 33 Advantages Asus Zenfone Zoom S (128GB)
+102 grams (3.57 ounces)67%
Lighter
vs170 grams (5.95 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core7 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MBvs+4GB LPDDR315 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (170MB available)vs+128GB (118GB available)710 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSDvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)54%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels26 times
Higher resolution screen
143 PPIvs+401 PPI180%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"vs+5.5"96%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP12 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supportedvs+LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.7 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)59%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supportedvs+(front) 13MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)107 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.2.1 Froyovs+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
3G HSDPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+5000 mAh3 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

8 Common items in both devices
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
3.5mm jack
FM (RDS) / FM
A-GPS, GeoTagging / A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+ specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)Asus Zenfone Zoom S (128GB)
ModelGalaxy 5 (GT-i5500)Zenfone Zoom S (128GB)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy 550, Galaxy CorbyAsus Zenfone Zoom S ZE553KL, Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom
Country or region available(Global, International)(Latin America)Brazil
(Global, International), (Latin America), Brazil
(Europe)Indonesia
(Europe), Indonesia
BrandSamsungAsus
Release date8/1/20105/1/2017
Depth12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)56 x 108 millimeters (2.2 x 4.25 in)77 x 154.3 millimeters (3.03 x 6.07 in)
Weight102 grams (3.57 ounces)170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)Asus Zenfone Zoom S (128GB)
Display typeTFT LCDAMOLED
Screen size2.8" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~40.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)143 PPI401 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)Asus Zenfone Zoom S (128GB)
System versionAndroid 2.1 EclairAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 2.2.1 FroyoAndroid 8.0 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)Asus Zenfone Zoom S (128GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227 (65nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)Asus Zenfone Zoom S (128GB)
RAM memory256MB4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage512MB (170MB available)128GB (118GB available)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)Asus Zenfone Zoom S (128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/0.384 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 850/900/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5,8)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)Asus Zenfone Zoom S (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP f/2.859mm
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 24 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.7 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered25mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.5" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedOIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionSmile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)Asus Zenfone Zoom S (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported13 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)Asus Zenfone Zoom S (128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)Asus Zenfone Zoom S (128GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)Asus Zenfone Zoom S (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)Asus Zenfone Zoom S (128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8 hours48 hours (2 days)
Standby440 hours (18.3 days)1008 hours (42 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)Asus Zenfone Zoom S (128GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Samsung TouchWiz 3.0
• Social networking integration
• WiFi hotspot with Android 2.2
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, Silver, Rose Gold
• ASUS ZenUI 3.0
• 2.5D glass screen
• 500nits brightness screen
• Sony IMX362 back camera sensor
• Sony IMX214 front camera sensor
• DTS sound enhancement
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• 100GB Google Drive

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)Asus Zenfone Zoom S (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.65W/kg (head)feature not registered
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