Samsung Galaxy Note (SGH-i717) vs Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KG 8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note vs Asus Zenfone 2 Laser phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/31/2016 11:45 AM, updated: 3/17/2020 10:17 AM

Compare Asus Zenfone 2 Laser X Samsung Galaxy Note (SGH-i717) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.3"
AMOLED

800x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

15Points Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KG 8GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2070
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KG 8GB)

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!

15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)	vs	15 Advantages Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KG 8GB)
+16GB (13GB available)2 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+eMMC 5.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+9.65 millimeters (0.38 inches)9% Thinner	vs	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+800x1280 pixels11% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+5.3"6% Larger screen	vs	5"
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps138% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2500 mAh21% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2070 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)25% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
178 grams (6.23 ounces)	vs	+140 grams (4.9 ounces)27% Lighter
285 PPI	vs	+294 PPI3% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.6 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)30% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 5MP156% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 5.0.2 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.0.2 Lollipop is newer and safer
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated 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
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

20 Common items in both devices

16 million

(back) 8MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

Multitouch

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KG 8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)	Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KG 8GB)
Other model names	AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4G LTE i717, Samsung SGH-i717	Asus ZenFone 2 Laser ZE500KG (3G), Asus Laser 3G
Country or region available	USA	Bulgaria, Philippines, Indonesia
Brand	Samsung	Asus
Release date	2/7/2012	10/1/2015
Depth	9.65 millimeters (0.38 inches)	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)	82.95 x 146.85 millimeters (3.27 x 5.78 in)	71.5 x 143.7 millimeters (2.81 x 5.66 in)
Weight	178 grams (6.23 ounces)	140 grams (4.9 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KG 8GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.3" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	800x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	285 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KG 8GB)
System version	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KG 8GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8660 (45nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 220	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KG 8GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available) eMMC 5.0	8GB (4GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KG 8GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (Bands 1, 4, 17)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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 Note (SGH-i717)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KG 8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.6 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
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	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KG 8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KG 8GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KG 8GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KG 8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KG 8GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2500 mAh	2070 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	feature not registered
Standby	252 hours (10.5 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KG 8GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Carbon Blue, Ceramic White • Samsung TouchWiz UI 4.0 • Panorama shot • S Pen stylus • HAC M3/T3 Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Silver, Purple, Blue, Red, Gold • Asus ZenUI • Toshiba camera sensor • Laser autofocus camera (0.03 seconds) • Dual tone flash • Beidou GPS • 5GB Asus Webstorage
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KG 8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.41W/kg (head), 1.43W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.16W/kg (head)	feature not registered