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Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML#5431

Released: 2015

Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML

Overall Score

27.9

Category Breakdown

Overall(#5431)27.9
Performance(#5095)52.8
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#4566)24.2
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#4002)51.4
Audio(#1963)8.9

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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
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, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera5 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity3000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions152.5 x 77.2 x 10.9 mm (6.00 x 3.04 x 0.43 in)
Weight170 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsOsmium Black, Glamor Red, Ceramic White
Foldable
SARN/A

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), ZenUI
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass