Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML
#5431
Lava Icon
#6333Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML
Lava Icon
Performance
52.839.6
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
24.221.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
51.431.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.924.2
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Lava Icon has a slightly smaller 5.0-inch display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~294 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone 2 is powered by a more advanced Intel Atom Z3560 chipset with a 1.8 GHz quad-core CPU, compared to the 1.3 GHz quad-core Cortex-A7 in the Lava Icon.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, but the Zenfone 2 offers a more robust software experience with Android 5.0, upgradable to 6.0, while the Lava Icon runs on Android 4.4.2.
- The Zenfone 2 also has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the 2500 mAh battery of the Lava Icon, contributing to longer usage time.
- Build quality favors the Lava Icon, which is lighter and thinner, measuring 143.4 x 70.6 x 7.7 mm and weighing 143 g, versus the Zenfone 2's dimensions of 152.5 x 77.2 x 10.9 mm and weight of 170 g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML
Lava Icon
General
Release Date
2015
2015
Announced
2015
2015
Description
N/A
For India
Display
Size
5.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 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 3
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Performance
Chipset
Intel Atom Z3560
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.8 GHz
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR G6430
N/A
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2500 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)
143.4 x 70.6 x 7.7 mm (5.65 x 2.78 x 0.30 in)
Weight
170 g
143 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Osmium Black, Glamor Red, Ceramic White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 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, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity