Overall Score
37.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#3931)37.5
Performance(#4747)56.0
Camera(#5752)27.9
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#4566)24.2
Build(#1786)67.9
Connectivity(#4465)48.5
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Asus ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL
Short Review
- The Asus ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL features a compact design with dimensions of 147.3 x 71.8 x 8.2 mm and a weight of 140g, utilizing a glass front and plastic back.
- It sports a 5.45-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 295 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 chipset, an octa-core CPU at 1.4 GHz, and 2GB of RAM, which handles basic tasks adequately.
- The rear camera is a 13 MP unit capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the 5 MP front camera serves for standard selfies.
- The 3000 mAh battery offers reasonable longevity but lacks fast or wireless charging options.
- Running on Android 8.0 Oreo, the software experience is straightforward, though not the latest version.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and a microUSB 2.0 port.
- The device does not support 5G or NFC, limiting its future-proofing.
- It is available in black and gold colors, catering to basic aesthetic preferences.
- Overall, the ZenFone Lite (L1) is a functional device for users seeking essential smartphone capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2018
Announced2018
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5.45"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
CPUOcta-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 505
Memory16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera5 MP, f/2.4, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera FeaturesLED flash
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity3000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions147.3 x 71.8 x 8.2 mm (5.80 x 2.83 x 0.32 in)
Weight140 g
MaterialsGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
ColorsBlack, Gold
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 8.0 Oreo
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass