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Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML

Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML

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HTC One (M8) for Windows

HTC One (M8) for Windows

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Category Breakdown

Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML
HTC One (M8) for Windows
Performance
58.363.8
Camera
19.147.1
Display
58.947.2
Battery
24.222.4
Build
71.80.2
Connectivity
59.459.2
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
35.435.8

Summary

  • The Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 5.0-inch Super LCD3 on the HTC One (M8) for Windows, offering a similar resolution but lower pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the Zenfone 2 is powered by an Intel Atom chipset with options for up to 4 GB of RAM, while the HTC One utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 with 2 GB of RAM.
  • The camera on the Zenfone 2 has a higher resolution at 13 MP, but the HTC One's 4 MP camera includes depth sensing and records video at 60fps.
  • Battery capacity is greater in the Zenfone 2 at 3000 mAh versus the 2600 mAh in the HTC One, although neither supports wireless charging.
  • Build quality is solid for both, with the Zenfone 2 being slightly bulkier and heavier, while the HTC One has stereo speakers and runs on Windows Phone 8.1.1, contrasting with the Zenfone's Android 5.0, upgradable to 6.0.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML
HTC One (M8) for Windows

General

Release Date

2015
2014

Announced

2015
2014

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

5.5"
5"

Type

IPS LCD
Super LCD3

Resolution

1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)

PPI

1080
1080

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 3
To be confirmed

Performance

Chipset

Intel Atom Z3580 (4 GB RAM model)Intel Atom Z3560 (2 GB RAM model)
Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)

CPU

Quad-core 2.3 GHz (4 GB RAM model)Quad-core 1.8 GHz (2 GB RAM model)
Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400

GPU

PowerVR G6430
Adreno 330

Memory

16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

13 MP, f/2.0, AF
4 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/3.0", 2µm, AF4 MP, (depth)

Main Camera Features

Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
HDR, panorama, dual-LED dual-tone flash

Front Camera

5 MP, f/2.0
5 MP

Front Camera Features

N/A
HDR

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
1080p@60fps, 720p@60fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.

Selfie Video

N/A
1080p@30fps

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

3000 mAh
2600 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2600 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)
146.4 x 70.6 x 9.4 mm (5.76 x 2.78 x 0.37 in)

Weight

170 g
160 g

Materials

Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
N/A

Colors

Osmium Black, Sheer Gold, Glacier Gray, Glamor Red, Ceramic White
Gunmetal Gray

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/21.1(AT&T)/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 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot

Bluetooth

4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP, aptX

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)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1.1

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer