Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML
#4198
Asus Zenfone Live ZB501KL
#4047Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML
Asus Zenfone Live ZB501KL
Performance
58.352.1
Camera
19.127.9
Display
58.956.5
Battery
24.222.6
Build
71.877.8
Connectivity
59.448.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
35.436.6
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, offering better clarity compared to the 5.0-inch 720 x 1280 pixel display of the Zenfone Live ZB501KL.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone 2 is powered by an Intel Atom Z3580 chipset with a faster quad-core CPU, while the Zenfone Live uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 with a lower clock speed.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera and 5 MP front camera, but the Zenfone 2 has a more robust build with Gorilla Glass 3 and a heavier weight of 170g, compared to the lighter 120g aluminum-bodied Zenfone Live.
- The Zenfone 2's battery capacity is 3000 mAh, surpassing the 2650 mAh of the Zenfone Live, which may affect overall longevity.
- Lastly, the Zenfone 2 runs on an older Android 5.0 but is upgradable to 6.0, while the Zenfone Live comes with Android 6.0 and ZenUI 3.5, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML
Asus Zenfone Live ZB501KL
General
Release Date
2015
2017
Announced
2015
2017
Description
N/A
Also known as Asus Zenfone 3 Go
Display
Size
5.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Intel Atom Z3580 (4 GB RAM model)Intel Atom Z3560 (2 GB RAM model)
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.3 GHz (4 GB RAM model)Quad-core 1.8 GHz (2 GB RAM model)
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR G6430
Adreno 306
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0
5 MP, f/2.2, 1.4µm, AF
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED falsh
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2650 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2650 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, 60% in 40 min
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)
141.2 x 71.7 x 8 mm (5.56 x 2.82 x 0.31 in)
Weight
170 g
120 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Osmium Black, Sheer Gold, Glacier Gray, Glamor Red, Ceramic White
Shimmer Gold/Rose, Pink/Navy 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
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), ZenUI 3.5
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass