Asus ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL
#3931
Honor Play 8A
#3474Category Breakdown
Asus ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL
Honor Play 8A
Performance
56.068.3
Camera
27.928.4
Display
56.556.5
Battery
24.225.1
Build
67.967.9
Connectivity
48.548.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
37.540.7
Summary
- The Asus ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL features a 5.45-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, while the Honor Play 8A has a larger 6.09-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the ZenFone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 chipset with 2GB of RAM, whereas the Honor Play 8A utilizes a Mediatek Helio P35 chipset with 3GB of RAM, offering potentially better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Honor Play 8A has a wider aperture of f/1.8, which may enhance low-light photography.
- The ZenFone has a 3000 mAh battery, slightly lower than the 3020 mAh battery in the Honor Play 8A.
- Both devices run on different Android versions, with the ZenFone on Android 8.0 Oreo and the Honor on Android 9.0 Pie, providing a more updated software experience on the latter.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring glass fronts and plastic backs, but the Honor Play 8A is slightly heavier at 150g compared to the ZenFone's 140g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL
Honor Play 8A
General
Release Date
2018
2019
Announced
2018
2019
Description
N/A
Versions: JAT-L09, JAT-L29 (Global); JAT-AL00/JAT-TL00 (China)
Display
Size
5.45"
6.09"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 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 MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 505
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB 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, f/1.8, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.4, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
LED flash
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3020 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3020 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)
156.3 x 73.5 x 8 mm (6.15 x 2.89 x 0.31 in)
Weight
140 g
150 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, Gold
Black, Blue, Gold, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.0 Oreo
Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity