Asus ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL
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BLU S1
#5207Category Breakdown
Asus ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL
BLU S1
Performance
56.055.3
Camera
27.919.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
24.223.0
Build
67.90.2
Connectivity
48.540.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
37.528.8
Summary
- The Asus ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL features a 5.45-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, offering a slightly higher pixel density than the BLU S1's 5.2-inch display at 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with octa-core processors and 2GB of RAM, but the ZenFone utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 chipset, while the BLU S1 is powered by a Mediatek MT6750.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera and 5 MP front camera, capable of recording 1080p video, but neither offers optical image stabilization.
- The ZenFone has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the BLU's 2800 mAh, potentially providing longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the ZenFone runs on Android 8.0 Oreo, while the BLU S1 operates on Android 7.0 Nougat, indicating a more updated software experience for the Asus device.
- Build quality is similar, with both phones featuring plastic frames and available in black and gold colors, though the ZenFone is slightly heavier at 140g compared to the BLU's 137g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL
BLU S1
General
Release Date
2018
2017
Announced
2018
2017
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.45"
5.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6750 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 505
Mali-T860MP2
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
13 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.4, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
5 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2800 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
147.3 x 71.8 x 8.2 mm (5.80 x 2.83 x 0.32 in)
147.3 x 72.8 x 8.4 mm (5.80 x 2.87 x 0.33 in)
Weight
140 g
137 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold
Black, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.0 Oreo
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass