Asus Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL
#2687
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
#2278Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
Performance
64.675.6
Camera
62.156.3
Display
58.956.5
Battery
26.122.7
Build
78.772.4
Connectivity
63.167.7
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
46.950.3
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL features a larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, while the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact has a smaller 4.6-inch display at 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone is powered by the Snapdragon 630, whereas the Xperia utilizes the more powerful Snapdragon 835.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the Xperia offering a 19 MP rear camera compared to the Zenfone's 16 MP, and the Xperia also supports higher video resolutions, including 720p at 960fps.
- Battery capacity is greater in the Zenfone at 3300 mAh, compared to the Xperia's 2700 mAh, but the Xperia supports faster charging at 18W.
- Build quality shows the Zenfone using glass and aluminum, while the Xperia has a plastic back and frame, though it features Gorilla Glass 4 for added durability.
- Both devices run Android 9.0 (Pie) but the Xperia has stereo speakers, enhancing the audio experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
General
Release Date
2018
2017
Announced
2018
2017
Description
Also known as Asus Zenfone 5Q ZC600KL for USA
N/A
Display
Size
6"
4.6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~319 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm)Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 508Adreno 505
Adreno 540
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), PDAFUnknown MP, 13mm, no AF
19 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.22µm, predictive PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
N/A
8 MP, f/2.4, 18mm, 1/4.0"
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps (SDM630 only), 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
2700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
160.6 x 76.2 x 7.8 mm (6.32 x 3.00 x 0.31 in)
129 x 65 x 9.3 mm (5.08 x 2.56 x 0.37 in)
Weight
168 g
140 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Midnight Black, Moonlight White, Rouge Red
Black, White Silver, Horizon Blue, Twilight Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 400/75 Mbps (SDM630)HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/75 Mbps (MSM8937)
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat15 800/75 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct (SDM630)Wi-Fi 802.11, b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct (MSM8937)
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.1 or 4.2 (SDM630 only), A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass