Samsung Galaxy Avant (SM-G386T1) vs Asus Zenfone Zoom S (128GB)

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

7/31/2017 6:19 AM, updated: 5/10/2020 9:58 PM

Compare Asus Zenfone Zoom S X Samsung Galaxy Avant (SM-G386T1) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
TFT

540x960

5
MP

0.3mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

27Points Asus Zenfone Zoom S (128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Avant X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

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)

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3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Avant (SM-G386T1)	vs	27 Advantages Asus Zenfone Zoom S (128GB)
+137 grams (4.8 ounces)24% Lighter	vs	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core175% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR2	vs	+4GB LPDDR3167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+128GB (118GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)24% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
540x960 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
245 PPI	vs	+401 PPI64% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"	vs	+5.5"22% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP4 times 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
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 13MP41 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.4.2 KitKat	vs	+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2100 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh138% 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.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

14 Common items in both devices

16 million

Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

4G LTE

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Avant (SM-G386T1)	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Avant (SM-G386T1)	Zenfone Zoom S (128GB)
Other model names	MetroPCS Samsung Galaxy Avant G386T1, Samsung SM-G386T1	Asus Zenfone Zoom S ZE553KL, Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom
Country or region available	USA	(Europe), Indonesia
Brand	Samsung	Asus
Release date	7/1/2014	5/1/2017
Depth	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	66 x 132.9 millimeters (2.6 x 5.23 in)	77 x 154.3 millimeters (3.03 x 6.07 in)
Weight	137 grams (4.8 ounces)	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Avant (SM-G386T1)	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (128GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	4.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~63.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Avant (SM-G386T1)	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (128GB)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Avant (SM-G386T1)	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (128GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Avant (SM-G386T1)	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (128GB)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR2	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	128GB (118GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Avant (SM-G386T1)	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (128GB)
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) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 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 850/1700/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 850/1700/1900/2100 (Band 1,2,4,5)	LTE Cat4 850/900/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5,8)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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 Avant (SM-G386T1)	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.859mm
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 24 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	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 Avant (SM-G386T1)	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
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	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Avant (SM-G386T1)	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Avant (SM-G386T1)	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	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	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Avant (SM-G386T1)	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Avant (SM-G386T1)	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2100 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	18 hours	48 hours (2 days)
Standby	372 hours (15.5 days)	1008 hours (42 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Avant (SM-G386T1)	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (128GB)
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 • Samsung TouchWiz UI • S Voice • ANT+ support • 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 Avant (SM-G386T1)	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.74W/kg (head), 1.5W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.445W/kg (head), 0.251W/kg (body)	feature not registered