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

