Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML
Honor 8S 2020
Performance
58.364.8
Camera
19.119.1
Display
58.956.5
Battery
24.225.1
Build
71.867.9
Connectivity
59.447.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
35.439.4
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing better clarity than the 5.71-inch display of the Honor 8S 2020, which has a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone 2 is powered by an Intel Atom Z3580 chipset, while the Honor 8S uses a Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22, with the Zenfone offering more RAM options.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Honor 8S has a wider aperture at f/1.8, potentially improving low-light performance.
- The Zenfone 2 has a slightly larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the 3020 mAh battery of the Honor 8S, but the latter lacks fast charging capabilities.
- In terms of software, the Zenfone runs on an older Android version (5.0, upgradable to 6.0) compared to the Honor 8S, which operates on Android 9.0, providing a more updated software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring a glass front and plastic back, but the Zenfone is heavier at 170g compared to the lighter 146g of the Honor 8S.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML
Honor 8S 2020
General
Release Date
2015
2020, May 27
Announced
2015
2020, May 27
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.71"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~295 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)
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.3 GHz (4 GB RAM model)Quad-core 1.8 GHz (2 GB RAM model)
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR G6430
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
13 MP, f/1.8, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0
5 MP, f/2.2
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
3020 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3020 mAh
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)
147.1 x 70.8 x 8.5 mm (5.79 x 2.79 x 0.33 in)
Weight
170 g
146 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Osmium Black, Sheer Gold, Glacier Gray, Glamor Red, Ceramic White
Navy Blue, Midnight Black, Green
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, LTE
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
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
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)
Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9, Google Play Services
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity

