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Asus Zenfone Zoom ZX550#4491

Released: 2015

Asus Zenfone Zoom ZX550

Overall Score

33.1

Category Breakdown

Overall(#4491)33.1
Performance(#4524)57.4
Camera(#1891)47.4
Display(#3329)58.9
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 Zoom ZX550 features a robust design with dimensions of 158.9 x 78.8 x 12 mm and a weight of 185g, available in Meteorite black and Glacier white.
  • Its 5.5-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 403 ppi.
  • Powered by an Intel Atom Z3580 chipset with a quad-core 2.3 GHz CPU and PowerVR G6430 GPU, it delivers solid performance for everyday tasks.
  • The standout feature is its 13 MP rear camera, equipped with a periscope telephoto zoom, optical image stabilization, and 3x optical zoom capabilities, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps.
  • The front-facing 5 MP camera is adequate for selfies.
  • The device is supported by a 3000 mAh battery, though it lacks fast charging and wireless charging options.
  • Running on Android 5.0 (Lollipop) with ZenUI, the software experience is user-friendly but may feel outdated.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 4.0, while it does not support 5G or NFC.
  • The absence of stereo speakers is notable, but it retains a headphone jack for audio needs.
  • Overall, the Zenfone Zoom ZX550 is a unique offering with a focus on camera capabilities and a solid build.

Specifications

General

Release Date2015
Announced2015
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size5.5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3

Performance

ChipsetIntel Atom Z3580
CPUQuad-core 2.3 GHz
GPUPowerVR G6430
Memory16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera13 MP, f/2.7-4.8, 28-84mm (periscope telephoto zoom), OIS, 3x optical zoom
Main Camera FeaturesLaser AF, Dual-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

Dimensions158.9 x 78.8 x 12 mm (6.26 x 3.10 x 0.47 in)
Weight185 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsMeteorite black, Glacier 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), ZenUI
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass