Overall Score
34.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#4334)34.4
Performance(#3990)62.3
Camera(#1891)47.4
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#4566)24.2
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#2757)59.9
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Asus Zenfone Zoom ZX551ML
Short Review
- The Asus Zenfone Zoom ZX551ML features a robust design with dimensions of 158.9 x 78.8 x 12 mm and a weight of 185g, available in Pure Black and Ceramic White.
- Its 5.5-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing a sharp visual experience at approximately 401 ppi.
- Powered by an Intel Atom Z3590 chipset, the phone delivers solid performance with a quad-core 2.5 GHz CPU and 4GB of RAM across various storage options.
- The standout feature is its 13 MP rear camera, equipped with a periscope telephoto zoom and optical image stabilization, capable of 3x optical zoom and recording 1080p video at 30fps.
- The 5 MP front camera serves basic selfie needs.
- Battery life is supported by a 3000 mAh capacity, with 18W charging but no wireless charging option.
- The device runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop, upgradable to 6.0 Marshmallow, with ZenUI providing a customized interface.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC, but it lacks 5G support.
- The phone does not feature stereo speakers but retains a headphone jack for audio needs.
- Overall, the Asus Zenfone Zoom ZX551ML combines a capable camera system with decent performance and a solid build.
Specifications
General
Release Date2015
Announced2015
DescriptionFor Europe
Display
Size5.5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
ChipsetIntel Atom Z3590
CPUQuad-core 2.5 GHz
GPUPowerVR G6430
Memory32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB 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 Details18W wired, 60% in 40 min
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
ColorsPure Black, Ceramic White
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMMicro-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4+ 250/50 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, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), ZenUI
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass