Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML
#4198
ZTE Blade A7 Vita
#4141Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML
ZTE Blade A7 Vita
Performance
58.353.5
Camera
19.119.1
Display
58.956.5
Battery
24.225.7
Build
71.867.9
Connectivity
59.448.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
35.435.9
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 compared to the 5.45-inch 720 x 1440 pixel display of the ZTE Blade A7 Vita.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone 2 is powered by an Intel Atom Z3580 chipset with a quad-core CPU running at 2.3 GHz, while the Blade A7 Vita uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 with a 1.4 GHz quad-core CPU, resulting in superior processing capabilities for the Zenfone.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Blade A7 Vita has an advantage with an 8 MP selfie camera compared to the 5 MP on the Zenfone 2.
- The Zenfone 2's battery capacity is slightly lower at 3000 mAh compared to the Blade A7 Vita's 3200 mAh, although the Zenfone supports faster 18W charging.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring glass fronts and plastic backs, but the Zenfone 2 is heavier at 170g versus the Blade A7 Vita's 135g.
- Finally, the Zenfone 2 runs on an older Android 5.0 (upgradable to 6.0), while the Blade A7 Vita comes with Android 8.1, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML
ZTE Blade A7 Vita
General
Release Date
2015
2018
Announced
2015
2018
Description
N/A
Versions: A0722
Display
Size
5.5"
5.45"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 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)
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.3 GHz (4 GB RAM model)Quad-core 1.8 GHz (2 GB RAM model)
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR G6430
Adreno 308
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB 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/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0
8 MP or 5 MP
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
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3200 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)
147 x 69.5 x 7.9 mm (5.79 x 2.74 x 0.31 in)
Weight
170 g
135 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
Black, Blue
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 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, 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 8.1 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity