Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 3 Laser ZC551KL
vivo V3
Performance
56.156.4
Camera
35.419.1
Display
58.956.5
Battery
24.222.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
47.748.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
31.728.7
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
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, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm
13 MP, f/2.1, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm
8 MP, f/2.3
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Sand Gold, Glacier Silver
Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Funtouch 2.5
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

