Overall Score
56.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#4539)56.4
Performance(#4008)60.3
Camera(#3497)42.4
Display(#2967)70.5
Battery(#3928)43.5
Build(#2727)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE550KL
Short Review
- The Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE550KL features a plastic build with a weight of 170g and dimensions of 152.5 x 77.2 x 10.8 mm, available in multiple colors.
- Its 5.5-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 267 ppi.
- Performance is driven by either a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 or 615 chipset, with options for a quad-core or octa-core CPU, paired with 2GB or 3GB of RAM and 16GB or 32GB of internal storage.
- The rear camera is a 13 MP shooter capable of 1080p video recording, while the front camera is 5 MP.
- The device is powered by a 3000 mAh battery without fast charging or wireless charging capabilities.
- It runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop, upgradable to 6.0 Marshmallow, with ZenUI as the user interface.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and microUSB 2.0, but it lacks 5G and NFC support.
- The phone does not feature stereo speakers but includes a standard headphone jack.
- Overall, the Zenfone 2 Laser ZE550KL offers a balanced combination of design, performance, and camera capabilities for its time.
- Special features include a laser autofocus system for improved photography.
Specifications
General
Release Date2015
Announced2015
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5.5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUAdreno 306Adreno 405
Memory16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP, f/2.0, AF
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 3000 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions152.5 x 77.2 x 10.8 mm (6.00 x 3.04 x 0.43 in)
Weight170 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White, Red, Silver, Gold
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMDual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), ZenUI
OS VersionAndroid 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), ZenUI
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes