Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML
Meizu M1 Metal
Performance
58.357.2
Camera
19.119.1
Display
58.958.9
Battery
24.225.5
Build
71.80.2
Connectivity
59.455.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
35.429.4
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML and Meizu M1 Metal both feature a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, but the Meizu offers a slightly higher pixel density at ~403 ppi compared to the Zenfone's ~401 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone utilizes an Intel Atom chipset with options for 2GB or 4GB of RAM, while the Meizu is powered by a Mediatek Helio X10 with an octa-core CPU and 2GB of RAM.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, though the Zenfone has a slightly wider aperture at f/2.0 versus the Meizu's f/2.2.
- The Zenfone's battery capacity is 3000 mAh, while the Meizu has a marginally larger 3140 mAh battery, but lacks fast charging.
- Build quality differs, with the Zenfone being heavier at 170g and featuring a glass front, while the Meizu is lighter at 162g with a more streamlined design.
- Software-wise, the Zenfone runs on Android 5.0 with an upgrade option, while the Meizu operates on Android 5.1.1 with Flyme 5.1, offering different user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML
Meizu M1 Metal
General
Release Date
2015
2015
Announced
2015
2015
Description
N/A
Also known as Meizu Blue Charm Metal
Display
Size
5.5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Dinorex T2X-1 scratch/shock resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Intel Atom Z3580 (4 GB RAM model)Intel Atom Z3560 (2 GB RAM model)
Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.3 GHz (4 GB RAM model)Quad-core 1.8 GHz (2 GB RAM model)
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR G6430
PowerVR G6200
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/2.2, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0
5 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3140 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3140 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)
150.7 x 75.3 x 8.2 mm (5.93 x 2.96 x 0.32 in)
Weight
170 g
162 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
N/A
Colors
Osmium Black, Sheer Gold, Glacier Gray, Glamor Red, Ceramic White
White, Gold, Gray, Blue, Pink
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 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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, 5.1.1 (Lollipop), Flyme 5.1
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

