Asus Zenfone 4 (2014)
#8602
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160
#8639Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 4 (2014)
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.352.3
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone 4 (2014) features a slightly larger 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, compared to the 3.8-inch PLS LCD of the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160, which has the same resolution but a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone 4 is powered by a dual-core 1.2 GHz Intel Atom Z2520, offering better processing capabilities than the Ace 2's dual-core 800 MHz NovaThor U8500.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Zenfone 4 supports 1080p video recording, while the Ace 2 is limited to 720p.
- The Zenfone 4 is equipped with a 1600 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Ace 2's 1500 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Zenfone 4 runs Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, upgradable to 4.4.2, while the Ace 2 starts with Android 2.3 Gingerbread, upgradable to 4.1.2, indicating a more modern software experience on the Zenfone 4.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone 4 (2014)
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160
General
Release Date
2014
2012
Announced
2014
2012
Description
Versions: A400CG, A400CXG
Available as Samsung Galaxy Ace II X S7560M for Bell Canada
Display
Size
4"
3.8"
Type
TFT
PLS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Intel Atom Z2520
NovaThor U8500
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
Dual-core 800 MHz
GPU
PowerVR SGX544MP2
Mali-400
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM, 8GB 1GB RAM
4GB 768MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, f/2.7, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
Yes
VGA
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1600 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 1600/1200 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
124.4 x 61.4 x 6.3 - 11.2 mm
118.3 x 62.2 x 10.5 mm (4.66 x 2.45 x 0.41 in)
Weight
115 g
122 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Charcoal Black, Pearl White, Cherry Red, Sky Blue, Solar Yellow
Black, White, La Fleur
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
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, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI 4
OS Version
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI 4
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes