Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KL
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Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)
#4239Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KL
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)
Performance
48.053.8
Camera
19.127.9
Display
19.144.5
Battery
21.221.2
Build
72.477.8
Connectivity
48.759.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.735.2
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KL features a glass front with a plastic back and frame, while the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) offers a more premium build with an aluminum back and frame.
- Both devices have a 5.0-inch display with a 720 x 1280 pixel resolution, but the J3 uses PLS technology, which typically provides better viewing angles.
- In terms of performance, the J3 is powered by the Exynos 7570 chipset with a slightly higher clock speed and more RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the J3's f/1.9 aperture may yield better low-light performance.
- They share the same battery capacity of 2400 mAh, but the J3 runs on a more recent version of Android, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KL
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)
General
Release Date
2015
2017
Announced
2015
2017
Description
N/A
Versions: J330F/DS (Global Dual-SIM); J330G/DS (Malaysia)Also known as Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro (2017); Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
TFT
PLS
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Exynos 7570 Quad (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 306
Mali-T720 MP2
Memory
8GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0
13 MP, f/1.9, AF
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0, AF
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2400 mAh
2400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2400 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2400 mAh, non-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)
143.2 x 70.3 x 8.2 mm (5.64 x 2.77 x 0.32 in)
Weight
140 g
142 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black/Ceramic White/Silver/Purple/Aqua Blue/Sheer Gold/Glamour Red
White, Black, Gold, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + 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 Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
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 7.0 (Nougat), 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity