Asus Zenfone 5 ZE620KL
#1759
Google Pixel
#2408Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 5 ZE620KL
Google Pixel
Performance
71.367.3
Camera
83.257.1
Display
58.980.2
Battery
26.122.8
Build
77.693.7
Connectivity
67.566.3
Audio
70.78.9
Overall
55.249.3
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone 5 ZE620KL features a larger 6.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2246 pixels, while the Google Pixel has a 5.0-inch AMOLED display at 1080 x 1920 pixels, offering higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone is powered by the Snapdragon 636, whereas the Pixel uses the older Snapdragon 821, with the Zenfone providing more RAM options.
- The Zenfone's camera system includes a dual rear setup with OIS, delivering versatile photography, while the Pixel has a single rear camera known for its software optimization but lacks OIS.
- Battery capacity is greater in the Zenfone at 3300 mAh compared to the Pixel's 2770 mAh, though the Pixel supports faster charging.
- Both devices run Android but differ in their versions, with the Zenfone on Android 8.0 and the Pixel on Android 7.1, both being upgradable.
- Build quality is solid for both, with the Zenfone being slightly heavier and larger, featuring Gorilla Glass on the front and back.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone 5 ZE620KL
Google Pixel
General
Release Date
2018
2016, October 20
Announced
2018
2016, October 04
Description
Versions: ZE620KL, ZF620KL
Versions: Global, USA, North America
Display
Size
6.2"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2246 pixels, 18.7:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 509
Adreno 530
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
32GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, PDAF, 4-axis OIS8 MP, f/2.0, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, no AF
12.3 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", 1.55µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.2", 1.4µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@240fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
2770 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2770 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
18W wired, PD
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
153 x 75.7 x 7.7 mm (6.02 x 2.98 x 0.30 in)
143.8 x 69.5 x 8.5 mm (5.66 x 2.74 x 0.33 in)
Weight
165 g
143 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum/glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Midnight Blue, Meteor Silver
Quite Black, Very Silver, Really Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.92 W/kg (head) 0.58 W/kg (body)
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
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps or LTE (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
v5.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with dual speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), ZenUI 5
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 10
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer