Overall Score
60.0Category Breakdown
Overall(#2771)60.0
Performance(#2847)62.5
Camera(#877)50.6
Display(#2960)70.5
Battery(#3918)43.5
Build(#48)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Asus Zenfone 5 ZE620KL
Short Review
- The Asus Zenfone 5 ZE620KL features a sleek design with a glass front and back, supported by an aluminum frame, measuring 153 x 75.7 x 7.7 mm and weighing 165 grams.
- Its 6.2-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2246 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 402 ppi.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset, it delivers reliable performance with an octa-core CPU and options for 4GB or 6GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a 12 MP wide lens with optical image stabilization and an 8 MP ultrawide lens, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps.
- The 3300 mAh battery supports 10W charging but lacks wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 8.0 with ZenUI 5, it is upgradable to Android 9.0.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC.
- The phone does not support 5G and features a USB Type-C port.
- It comes in Midnight Blue and Meteor Silver colors.
- The presence of a headphone jack adds to its appeal.
Specifications
General
Release Date2018
Announced2018
DescriptionVersions: ZE620KL, ZF620KL
Display
Size6.2"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 2246 pixels, 18.7:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPUAdreno 509
Memory64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera12 MP
Main Camera Details12 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, PDAF, 4-axis OIS8 MP, f/2.0, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, no AF
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3300 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details10W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions153 x 75.7 x 7.7 mm (6.02 x 2.98 x 0.30 in)
Weight165 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back, aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsMidnight Blue, Meteor Silver
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 400/75 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetoothv5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), ZenUI 5
OS VersionAndroid 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), ZenUI 5
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes, with dual speakers
Audio JackYes