Overall Score
56.0Category Breakdown
Overall(#4944)56.0
Performance(#8929)54.3
Camera(#1137)48.9
Display(#4736)70.5
Battery(#7940)43.5
Build(#10887)68.8
Comparisons Featuring Asus Zenfone Zoom ZX550
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- Running on Android 5.0 (Lollipop) with ZenUI, the software experience is user-friendly but may feel outdated.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
Peak BrightnessN/A
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
Main Camera Details13 MP, f/2.7-4.8, 28-84mm (periscope telephoto zoom), OIS, 3x optical zoom
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP, f/2.0
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions158.9 x 78.8 x 12 mm (6.26 x 3.10 x 0.47 in)
Weight185 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsMeteorite black, Glacier white
Foldable✗
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
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 5.0 (Lollipop), ZenUI
OS VersionAndroid 5.0 (Lollipop), ZenUI
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes