ZTE Flash (N9500) vs Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Flash vs Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/31/2016 7:48 PM, updated: 5/12/2020 9:07 PM

Compare Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML) X ZTE Flash (N9500) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1780
mAh

(Removable)

14Points Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB) Compare ZTE Flash X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 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!

3 Advantages ZTE Flash (N9500)	vs	14 Advantages Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)
+142 grams (4.97 ounces)30% Lighter	vs	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)24% Thinner	vs	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+2.5GHz 64bit Quad-core125% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+4GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB	vs	+128GB (122GB available)14 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
326 PPI	vs	+401 PPI23% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"	vs	+5.5"22% Larger screen
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
(front) 1MP	vs	+(front) 5MP4 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1780 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh69% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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

24 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

(back) 13MP

Autofocus / LDAF: laser detection autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) HD (1280x720)

4G LTE

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	ZTE Flash (N9500)	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Flash (N9500)	Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)
Other model names	Sprint ZTE Flash N9500, ZTE Flash for Sprint	Asus Zenfone Zoom ZX551ML (4G), Asus ZX551ML
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), (Europe)
Brand	ZTE	Asus
Release date	11/1/2012	12/1/2015
Depth	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.7 x 133.9 millimeters (2.59 x 5.27 in)	78.8 x 158.9 millimeters (3.1 x 6.26 in)
Weight	142 grams (4.97 ounces)	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front, leather back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	ZTE Flash (N9500)	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~63.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI	401 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
	ZTE Flash (N9500)	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)
System version	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Flash (N9500)	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8960	64bit: Intel Atom Z3590 (22nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Intel Silvermont (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 225	PowerVR G6430 MP4
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Flash (N9500)	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB	128GB (122GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Flash (N9500)	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
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	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 1900	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 18, 19, 28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	ZTE Flash (N9500)	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF: laser detection autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	ZTE Flash (N9500)	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x720 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
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	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	ZTE Flash (N9500)	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Flash (N9500)	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + 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	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Flash (N9500)	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Flash (N9500)	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1780 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	feature not registered
Standby	216 hours (9 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	ZTE Flash (N9500)	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • 2GB microSD included • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic • DLNA • WiFi dual-band • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • Asus ZenUI • Hoya camera sensor • Laser autofocus camera (0.03 seconds) • 3x optical zoom camera • Dual tone flash • Fast battery charging: 60% in 40min • Beidou GPS • 5GB Asus Webstorage
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Flash (N9500)	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)
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