Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone AR ZS571KL
Vodafone Smart Platinum 7
Performance
72.365.5
Camera
66.246.4
Display
84.381.8
Battery
26.124.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
57.058.7
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
45.444.2
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone AR ZS571KL features a slightly larger 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, while the Vodafone Smart Platinum 7 has a 5.5-inch AMOLED display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone AR is powered by the Snapdragon 821 chipset with a quad-core CPU, offering better processing capabilities compared to the Snapdragon 652 octa-core in the Vodafone device.
- The Zenfone AR also boasts a superior rear camera with 23 MP and optical image stabilization, while the Smart Platinum 7 has a 16 MP camera without OIS.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Zenfone AR at 3300 mAh compared to the 3000 mAh in the Vodafone phone, both supporting 18W charging.
- Software-wise, the Zenfone AR runs on Android 7 Nougat with ZenUI 3, whereas the Smart Platinum 7 operates on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, indicating a more updated software experience for the Asus device.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone AR ZS571KL
Vodafone Smart Platinum 7
General
Release Date
2017
2016
Announced
2017
2016
Description
Versions: ZS571KL (Global); V570KL (Verizon)
N/A
Display
Size
5.7"
5.5"
Type
Super AMOLED
AMOLED
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~515 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~534 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.35 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 530
Adreno 510
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
23 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, 4-axis OIS, depth & motion tracking sensors
16 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.6", 1.12µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0
8 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
4K@24fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3, 60% in 39 min7.5W reverse wired
18W wired, QC3, 50% in 30 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158.7 x 77.7 x 9 mm (6.25 x 3.06 x 0.35 in)
154 x 75.7 x 7 mm (6.06 x 2.98 x 0.28 in)
Weight
170 g
155 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
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 (3CA) Cat12 600/75 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7 (Nougat), ZenUI 3
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

