Asus Zenfone 4 (2014)
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Samsung Fascinate
#6396Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 4 (2014)
Samsung Fascinate
Performance
27.936.7
Camera
19.115.4
Display
16.978.3
Battery
16.215.2
Build
17.117.3
Connectivity
40.826.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.223.9
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone 4 (2014) features a more modern build with a slimmer profile at 6.3 mm compared to the Samsung Fascinate's 10.5 mm, although both weigh similarly.
- Both phones have a 4.0" display, but the Zenfone 4 utilizes a TFT panel while the Fascinate boasts a Super AMOLED display, offering better color contrast.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone 4 is powered by a dual-core Intel Atom Z2520 with 4GB RAM, significantly outperforming the Fascinate's single-core Cortex-A8 with 2GB RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Zenfone 4 can record video at 1080p, whereas the Fascinate is limited to 720p.
- The Zenfone 4 has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1600 mAh compared to the Fascinate's 1500 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Zenfone runs Android 4.3, upgradable to 4.4.2, while the Fascinate is limited to Android 2.1, upgradable to 2.2, indicating a more outdated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone 4 (2014)
Samsung Fascinate
General
Release Date
2014
2010
Announced
2014
2010
Description
Versions: A400CG, A400CXG
For VerizonAlso known as Samsung Galaxy S CDMA
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
TFT
Super AMOLED
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Intel Atom Z2520
Hummingbird
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPU
PowerVR SGX544MP2
PowerVR SGX540
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM, 8GB 1GB RAM
2GB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 16 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
Yes
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1600 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 1600/1200 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
124.4 x 61.4 x 6.3 - 11.2 mm
125 x 64 x 10.5 mm (4.92 x 2.52 x 0.41 in)
Weight
115 g
116 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Charcoal Black, Pearl White, Cherry Red, Sky Blue, Solar Yellow
Black, Grey, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.18 W/kg (head)
0.57 W/kg (head) 0.52 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot (Android 2.2)
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS, VZ Navigator
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass