Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML
#5431
Lava Z81
#4728Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML
Lava Z81
Performance
52.856.0
Camera
19.127.9
Display
56.556.5
Battery
24.224.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
51.445.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.931.5
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Lava Z81 has a slightly smaller 5.7-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, providing a denser pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone 2 is powered by an Intel Atom Z3560 chipset with a quad-core CPU at 1.8 GHz, whereas the Lava Z81 utilizes a Mediatek Helio A22 chipset with a faster quad-core CPU at 2.0 GHz.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Lava Z81 offers a superior 13 MP front camera for selfies.
- Battery capacity is the same at 3000 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging.
- The Zenfone 2 runs on Android 5.0, upgradable to 6.0, while the Lava Z81 operates on Android 8.1, providing a more recent software experience.
- Build quality favors the Lava Z81, being lighter and slimmer than the Zenfone 2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML
Lava Z81
General
Release Date
2015
2018
Announced
2015
2018
Description
N/A
For India
Display
Size
5.5"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Intel Atom Z3560
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.8 GHz
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR G6430
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
13 MP, f/2.2
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0
13 MP, f/2.0
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
3000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3000 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)
152.2 x 73 x 7.9 mm (5.99 x 2.87 x 0.31 in)
Weight
170 g
141 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Osmium Black, Glamor Red, Ceramic White
Black/Blue, Gold/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 / 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 a/b/g/n/ac, 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
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 8.1 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity