Xiaomi Mi 2 (16GB) vs Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL 16GB)

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

1/31/2016 4:25 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 9:52 PM

Compare Asus Zenfone 2 Laser X Xiaomi Mi 2 (16GB) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

18Points Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL 16GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL 16GB)

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!

6 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 2 (16GB)	vs	18 Advantages Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL 16GB)
+16GB (13GB available)18% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (11GB available)
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)31% Lighter	vs	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
+10.2 millimeters (0.4 inches)4% Thinner	vs	10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+1.7GHz 64bit Octa-core45% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR3Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
Not supported	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
342 PPI	vs	+367 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+6"40% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 2.1MP	vs	+(front) 5MP137% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.4.4 KitKat	vs	+Android 5.0.2 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.0.2 Lollipop is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2000 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh50% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

22 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

f/2.0 (aperture)

Full HD (1920x1080)

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 2 (16GB)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL 16GB)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi 2 (16GB)	Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL 16GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi Mi2, Xiaomi Mi-Two, Xiaomi Mi-2, Xiaomi Mi-2C	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE601KL (4G 16GB/2GB)
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Europe), Philippines, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan
Brand	Xiaomi	Asus
Release date	11/1/2012	12/5/2015
Depth	10.2 millimeters (0.4 inches)	10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)	62 x 126 millimeters (2.44 x 4.96 in)	84 x 164.6 millimeters (3.31 x 6.48 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi 2 (16GB)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL 16GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	342 PPI	367 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 2 (16GB)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL 16GB)
System version	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 2 (16GB)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL 16GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 MSM8939v2 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi 2 (16GB)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL 16GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available)	16GB (11GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 2 (16GB)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL 16GB)
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	42/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 Global: 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) Taiwan: 700/800/850/900/900/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,5,6,8,9,18,19,28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 Global: 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) Taiwan: 700/800/850/900/900/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,5,6,8,9,18,19,28)
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi 2 (16GB)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (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	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi 2 (16GB)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	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
	Xiaomi Mi 2 (16GB)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi 2 (16GB)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL 16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) 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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 2 (16GB)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 2 (16GB)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	2000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	24 hours (1 day)
Standby	feature not registered	453 hours (18.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 2 (16GB)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL 16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White, Green, Blue, Red • USB OTG On-The-Go • MIUI 5.0 • Java framework	• Colors: Glacier Gray, Sheer Gold, Glamour Red • Asus ZenUI 2.0 • Toshiba camera sensor • Laser autofocus camera (0.03 seconds) • Dual tone flash • Beidou GPS • 5GB Asus Webstorage • Only one micro SIM card can connect to 3G/4G service at a time
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 2 (16GB)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered