Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F) vs Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 32GB/3GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) vs Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/30/2017 11:34 AM, updated: 4/29/2020 11:00 PM

Compare Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom X Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3600
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 32GB/3GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

12
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 32GB/3GB)

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!

10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)	vs	12 Advantages Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 32GB/3GB)
+3GB LPDDR4Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)1% Thinner	vs	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	AMOLED
+5.7"4% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(front) 16MP25% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 13MP
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
1.9GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
186 grams (6.51 ounces)	vs	+170 grams (5.95 ounces)9% Lighter
386 PPI	vs	+401 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 16MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP51% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)12% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3600 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh39% 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.

24 Common items in both devices

32GB (22GB available)

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Android 8.0 Oreo

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 32GB/3GB)
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Model	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)	Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 32GB/3GB)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy A7 SM-A720F Single-Sim	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom ZE553KL (32GB + 3GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International), Algeria, Australia, Israel, Turkey	Brazil, Canada, USA
Brand	Samsung	Asus
Release date	1/13/2017	1/1/2017
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.6 x 156.8 millimeters (3.06 x 6.17 in)	77 x 154.3 millimeters (3.03 x 6.07 in)
Weight	186 grams (6.51 ounces)	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 32GB/3GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	5.7" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	386 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 32GB/3GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 32GB/3GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T830 MP3	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 32GB/3GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	32GB (22GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 32GB/3GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	150/50 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	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Global: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 India/Indonesia: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/2100 USA/Brazil: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 China: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 Taiwan/HongKong/Japan/SG/PH: TD-SCDMA 190
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,20,28) TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)	LTE Cat4 Global version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) India/Indonesia version: LTE (Bands 1,3,5,8) USA/Brazil version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,28) China version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41) Taiwan/Japan/HongKong/Singapore/Philippines version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,18,19,26,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 32GB/3GB)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.859mm
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 24 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	25mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.5" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS (4-axis): 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	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 32GB/3GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 32GB/3GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 32GB/3GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 32GB/3GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 32GB/3GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3600 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	23 hours	48 hours (2 days)
Standby	feature not registered	1008 hours (42 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 32GB/3GB)
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, Gold, Blue, Pink • Metal body • Gorilla Glass on the back • Samsung Grace UX • Fast battery charging • ANT+ • IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1.5meter and 30min	• 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 A7 2017 (SM-A720F)	Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL 32GB/3GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.21W/kg (head), 1.33W/kg (body)	feature not registered