Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KG
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ZTE Grand Xmax
#7783Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KG
ZTE Grand Xmax
Performance
48.042.7
Camera
19.115.4
Display
19.119.1
Battery
19.725.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
37.928.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.117.4
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KG features a 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels and offers a higher pixel density of approximately 294 ppi compared to the ZTE Grand Xmax's 6.0-inch TFT display at 245 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone is powered by a Snapdragon 410 chipset with a quad-core Cortex-A53 CPU, while the Grand Xmax uses a Snapdragon 200 with a Cortex-A7 CPU, making the Zenfone more capable.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Zenfone can record video at 1080p, whereas the Grand Xmax is limited to 720p.
- The Zenfone has a smaller 2040 mAh battery, while the Grand Xmax offers a larger 3200 mAh battery with faster 10W charging.
- On the software front, the Zenfone runs Android 5.0 with ZenUI, providing a more updated experience compared to the Grand Xmax's Android 4.4.2.
- Overall, the Zenfone 2 Laser offers better display quality, performance, camera capabilities, and software experience, while the Grand Xmax has a larger battery.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KG
ZTE Grand Xmax
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
6"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8212 Snapdragon 200 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 306
Adreno 302
Memory
8GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.0
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0, AF
1 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2040 mAh
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2040 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired, QC1
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
143.7 x 71.5 x 10.5 mm (5.66 x 2.81 x 0.41 in)
162.1 x 83.1 x 7.9 mm (6.38 x 3.27 x 0.31 in)
Weight
140 g
171.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Ceramic White, Silver, Sheer Gold, Glamour Red
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), ZenUI
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
Accelerometer, proximity