Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KL
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Samsung Galaxy Alpha
#2988Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KL
Samsung Galaxy Alpha
Performance
48.063.7
Camera
19.155.0
Display
19.180.4
Battery
21.217.9
Build
72.489.0
Connectivity
48.759.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.744.7
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KL features a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Alpha has a smaller 4.7-inch Super AMOLED display, also at 720 x 1280 pixels but with a higher pixel density of ~312 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset with a quad-core CPU, whereas the Galaxy Alpha uses an Exynos 5430 Octa chipset with an octa-core CPU, providing potentially better multitasking capabilities.
- The Zenfone's rear camera is 13 MP, capable of 1080p video, while the Galaxy Alpha has a 12 MP camera with 4K video recording.
- The Zenfone has a larger 2400 mAh battery compared to the Alpha's 1860 mAh, which may offer better longevity.
- Both devices run on Android, with the Zenfone utilizing ZenUI based on Lollipop, while the Galaxy Alpha runs on a slightly older version of Android with TouchWiz.
- Build quality differs as well, with the Zenfone having a plastic back and frame, while the Galaxy Alpha features an aluminum frame, contributing to a more premium feel.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KL
Samsung Galaxy Alpha
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
N/A
Versions: G850F (Europe); G850T (T-Mobile), G850M (Vodafone); G850FQ; G850YAlso known as Samsung Galaxy Alfa
Display
Size
5"
4.7"
Type
TFT
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Exynos 5430 Octa (20 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A15 & 4x1.3 GHz Cortex-A7)
GPU
Adreno 306
Mali-T628 MP6
Memory
8GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0
12 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0, AF
2.1 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2400 mAh
1860 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2400 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1860 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
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)
132.4 x 65.5 x 6.7 mm (5.21 x 2.58 x 0.26 in)
Weight
140 g
115 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black/Ceramic White/Silver/Purple/Aqua Blue/Sheer Gold/Glamour Red
Charcoal Black, Sleek Silver, Dazzling White, Frosted Gold, Scuba Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.18 W/kg (head) 0.75 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
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 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, heart rate