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Asus Zenfone Go ZB551KL

Asus Zenfone Go ZB551KL

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Xiaomi Mi 2S

Xiaomi Mi 2S

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Category Breakdown

Asus Zenfone Go ZB551KL
Xiaomi Mi 2S
Performance
53.756.2
Camera
19.136.7
Display
56.556.5
Battery
25.018.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
47.038.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
28.528.0

Summary

  • The Asus Zenfone Go ZB551KL features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi 2S has a smaller 4.3-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~342 ppi.
  • In terms of performance, the Zenfone Go is powered by a Snapdragon 400 chipset with a quad-core CPU at 1.6 GHz, whereas the Mi 2S utilizes a Snapdragon S4 Pro with a slightly faster 1.7 GHz quad-core CPU.
  • Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Mi 2S offers a higher resolution option of 13 MP for its 32 GB variant, along with HDR video capabilities.
  • The Zenfone Go has a larger 3010 mAh battery compared to the Mi 2S's 2000 mAh, providing longer usage time.
  • Software-wise, the Zenfone Go runs Android 5.1 Lollipop, while the Mi 2S originally shipped with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, upgradable to 4.4.4 KitKat with MIUI 5.
  • Overall, the Zenfone Go offers a more modern software experience and better battery life, while the Mi 2S has a more compact design and higher pixel density display.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Asus Zenfone Go ZB551KL
Xiaomi Mi 2S

General

Release Date

2016
2013

Announced

2016
2013

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

5.5"
4.3"

Type

IPS LCD
IPS LCD

Resolution

720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)

PPI

720
720

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm MSM8928 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro

CPU

Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300

GPU

Adreno 305
Adreno 320

Memory

16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No

Camera

Main Camera

8 MP or 13 MP, f/2.0, AF
8 MP, f/2.2 (16 GB version)13 MP, f/2.2, AF (32 GB version)

Main Camera Features

Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR

Front Camera

5 MP, f/2.0
2 MP

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, 720p@90fps, HDR

Selfie Video

N/A
1080p@30fps

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

3010 mAh
2000 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 3010 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

151 x 76.9 x 10.7 mm (5.94 x 3.03 x 0.42 in)
126 x 62 x 10.2 mm (4.96 x 2.44 x 0.40 in)

Weight

160 g
145 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Charcoal Black, Pearl White, Lake Blue, Glacier Gray, Sheer Gold, Glamour Red, Floral Pink, Silver Blue
Black/white, black/blue, black/yellow, black/green, black/pink

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot

Bluetooth

4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 5

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass