Overall Score
59.2Category Breakdown
Overall(#3138)59.2
Performance(#4505)60.3
Camera(#953)50.0
Display(#4742)70.5
Battery(#7948)43.5
Build(#428)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Asus Zenfone 3 ZE552KL
Short Review
- The Asus Zenfone 3 ZE552KL features a sleek design with a glass front and back, both protected by Gorilla Glass 3, and an aluminum frame, measuring 152.6 x 77.4 x 7.7 mm and weighing 155g.
- Its 5.5-inch Super IPS+ display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, delivering a sharp pixel density of approximately 401 ppi.
- Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 506 GPU, it provides smooth performance with options for 3GB or 4GB of RAM.
- The rear camera boasts a 16 MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture, PDAF, and 3-axis OIS, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps, while an 8 MP front camera is available for selfies.
- The 3000mAh battery supports standard charging but lacks wireless capabilities.
- Running on Android 6.0.1 with ZenUI 3, it is upgradable to Android 7.0 Nougat.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, and USB Type-C 2.0.
- It does not support 5G or NFC.
- Available colors include Sapphire Black, Moonlight White, and Shimmer Gold.
- The device does not feature stereo speakers but retains a headphone jack for audio.
Specifications
General
Release Date2016
Announced2016
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5.5"
TypeSuper IPS+
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPUOcta-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 506
Memory32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera16 MP
Main Camera Details16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF, 3-axis OIS
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP, f/2.0
Video Recording4K@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions152.6 x 77.4 x 7.7 mm (6.01 x 3.05 x 0.30 in)
Weight155 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsSapphire Black, Moonlight White, Shimmer Gold
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Micro-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps (Global), LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps (Taiwan)
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC✗
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), ZenUI 3
OS VersionAndroid 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), ZenUI 3
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes