Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML
#5431
HTC Desire 728 dual sim
#4924Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML
HTC Desire 728 dual sim
Performance
52.853.6
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.545.3
Battery
24.223.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
51.451.8
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
27.930.3
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML and HTC Desire 728 dual sim both feature a 5.5-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, but the Zenfone uses IPS LCD technology while the Desire employs Super LCD2.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone is powered by an Intel Atom Z3560 with a quad-core CPU, whereas the Desire has a Mediatek MT6753 with an octa-core CPU, offering potentially better multitasking.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Zenfone has a slightly wider aperture at f/2.0 compared to the Desire's f/2.2.
- The Zenfone's battery capacity is 3000 mAh, slightly higher than the Desire's 2800 mAh, which may provide better longevity.
- For software experience, the Zenfone runs on Android 5.0 with ZenUI, while the Desire operates on Android 5.1.1 with Sense UI, with the latter offering stereo speakers for enhanced audio.
- The Zenfone is heavier at 170g compared to the 153g of the Desire, which has a slimmer profile.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML
HTC Desire 728 dual sim
General
Release Date
2015
2015
Announced
2015
2015
Description
N/A
Available as HTC Desire 728G dual sim with 1.5 GB RAM and no LTE
Display
Size
5.5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
Super LCD2
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Intel Atom Z3560
Mediatek MT6753 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.8 GHz
Octa-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR G6430
Mali-T720MP3
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 1.5GB RAM (728G), 16GB 2GB RAM (728)
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0
5 MP, f/2.8, 34mm (standard)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2800 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
152.5 x 77.2 x 10.9 mm (6.00 x 3.04 x 0.43 in)
157.9 x 77.8 x 7.9 mm (6.22 x 3.06 x 0.31 in)
Weight
170 g
153 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Osmium Black, Glamor Red, Ceramic White
White, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.1, A2DP
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, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), ZenUI
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), Sense UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass