ZTE Nubia M2 (64GB) vs Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Nubia M2 vs Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/30/2020 8:03 AM, updated: 5/12/2020 9:23 PM

Compare Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550) X ZTE Nubia M2 (64GB) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3630
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 64GB) Compare ZTE Nubia M2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Nubia M2 (64GB)

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17 Advantages ZTE Nubia M2 (64GB)	vs	3 Advantages Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 64GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core24% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3GHz 64bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+168 grams (5.88 ounces)10% Lighter	vs	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)71% Thinner	vs	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP102% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+f/2.2 (aperture)23% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.7 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3630 mAh21% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

27 Common items in both devices

64GB (54GB available)

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

401 PPI

5.5"

Dual-LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF: laser detection autofocus

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📱 Model features
	ZTE Nubia M2 (64GB)	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nubia M2 (64GB)	Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 64GB)
Other model names	ZTE nubia M2 NX551J, ZTE NX551J	Asus Zenfone Zoom ZX550 (Dual-Sim), Asus ZX550
Country or region available	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	ZTE	Asus
Release date	5/1/2017	12/1/2015
Depth	7 millimeters (0.28 inches)	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.9 x 154.5 millimeters (2.99 x 6.08 in)	78.8 x 158.9 millimeters (3.1 x 6.26 in)
Weight	168 grams (5.88 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 Nubia M2 (64GB)	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 64GB)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Nubia M2 (64GB)	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 64GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Nubia M2 (64GB)	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)	64bit: Intel Atom Z3580 (22nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Intel Silvermont (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz	PowerVR G6430 MP4
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Nubia M2 (64GB)	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 64GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (54GB available)	64GB (54GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Nubia M2 (64GB)	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 17, 18, 19, 20, 28, 29) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	ZTE Nubia M2 (64GB)	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 13MP monochrome	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF: laser detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: 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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	ZTE Nubia M2 (64GB)	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	ZTE Nubia M2 (64GB)	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Nubia M2 (64GB)	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO 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, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Nubia M2 (64GB)	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Nubia M2 (64GB)	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3630 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	ZTE Nubia M2 (64GB)	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 64GB)
Call control	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, White/champagne gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum body • nubia UI 4.0 • Fast battery charging	• Colors: Black, White • Asus ZenUI • Hoya camera sensor • Laser autofocus camera (0.03 seconds) • 3x optical zoom camera • Dual tone flash • 5GB Asus Webstorage • Only one micro SIM card can connect to 3G/4G service at a time
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Nubia M2 (64GB)	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX550 64GB)
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