Overall Score
54.6Category Breakdown
Overall(#5613)54.6
Performance(#6647)54.3
Camera(#3508)42.4
Display(#3014)70.5
Battery(#3974)43.5
Build(#2743)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML
Short Review
- The Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML features a plastic build with a curved back, measuring 152.5 x 77.2 x 10.9 mm and weighing 170g, available in Osmium Black, Glamor Red, and Ceramic White.
- It sports a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering decent clarity at ~267 ppi.
- Powered by an Intel Atom Z3560 chipset, it has a quad-core 1.8 GHz CPU and a PowerVR G6430 GPU, providing satisfactory performance for everyday tasks.
- The rear camera is 13 MP with f/2.0 aperture, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the 5 MP front camera serves well for selfies.
- The 3000 mAh battery supports standard charging but lacks wireless capabilities.
- Running on Android 5.0 Lollipop, it can be upgraded to 6.0 Marshmallow and features ZenUI for customization.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 4.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The absence of stereo speakers is notable, but it retains a headphone jack for audio.
- Overall, the Zenfone 2 ZE550ML offers a balanced mix of design, performance, and features for its time.
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 3
Performance
ChipsetIntel Atom Z3560
CPUQuad-core 1.8 GHz
GPUPowerVR G6430
Memory16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP, f/2.0
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions152.5 x 77.2 x 10.9 mm (6.00 x 3.04 x 0.43 in)
Weight170 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsOsmium Black, Glamor Red, Ceramic White
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 a/b/g/n/ac, 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, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes