Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML
#5099
Panasonic Eluga I9
#5093Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML
Panasonic Eluga I9
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
55.555.5
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, compared to the 5.0-inch 720 x 1280 pixels display of the Panasonic Eluga I9, resulting in better pixel density and clarity.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone 2 is powered by a more robust Intel Atom chipset with options for up to 4 GB of RAM, while the Eluga I9 uses a Mediatek processor with 3 GB of RAM, making the Zenfone 2 generally more capable for multitasking.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Zenfone 2 has a slightly wider aperture at f/2.0, potentially allowing for better low-light performance.
- The Zenfone 2's battery capacity is 3000 mAh, which is larger than the Eluga I9's 2500 mAh, providing longer usage time.
- Build quality differs as well; the Zenfone 2 has a plastic back and frame, while the Eluga I9 features an aluminum back and frame, giving it a more premium feel.
- Lastly, the Zenfone 2 runs on an older Android version (upgradable to 6.0), while the Eluga I9 comes with Android 7.0, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML
Panasonic Eluga I9
General
Release Date
2015
2017
Announced
2015
2017
Description
N/A
For India
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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 MT6737 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.3 GHz (4 GB RAM model)Quad-core 1.8 GHz (2 GB RAM model)
Quad-core 1.25 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR G6430
Mali-T720
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
13 MP, f/2.2, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.0
5 MP, f/2.4
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, 60% in 40 min
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
152.5 x 77.2 x 10.9 mm (6.00 x 3.04 x 0.43 in)
142.5 x 70.5 x 7.8 mm (5.61 x 2.78 x 0.31 in)
Weight
170 g
143 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Osmium Black, Sheer Gold, Glacier Gray, Glamor Red, Ceramic White
Space grey, Champagne Gold, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Micro-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
Software
Operating System
Android 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
OS Version
Android 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes