Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 3 Laser ZC551KL
vivo V3
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
56.456.4
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone 3 Laser ZC551KL features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing a sharper image compared to the 5.0-inch 720 x 1280 pixel display of the vivo V3.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone is powered by a Snapdragon 430 chipset, while the V3 uses a Snapdragon 616, with both having 16GB of RAM but differing in GPU performance.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Zenfone's f/2.0 aperture may offer slightly better low-light performance than the V3's f/2.1.
- The Zenfone has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the V3's 2550 mAh, likely providing better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Zenfone runs Android 6.1 Marshmallow, upgradable to 8.0 Oreo, while the V3 operates on Android 5.1 Lollipop with Funtouch 2.5, indicating a more modern software experience for the Zenfone.
- Build quality is similar, with the Zenfone being slightly larger and heavier than the V3.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone 3 Laser ZC551KL
vivo V3
General
Release Date
2016
2016
Announced
2016
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
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
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8939v2 Snapdragon 616 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 505
Adreno 405
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM
16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm
13 MP, f/2.1, PDAF
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm
8 MP, f/2.3
Video Recording
1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2550 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2550 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
149 x 76 x 7.9 mm (5.87 x 2.99 x 0.31 in)
143.6 x 71 x 7.5 mm (5.65 x 2.80 x 0.30 in)
Weight
150 g
138 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Sand Gold, Glacier Silver
Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Hybrid Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual 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 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 6.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Funtouch 2.5
OS Version
Android 6.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Funtouch 2.5
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

