Category Breakdown
Asus ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.442.5
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
55.555.5
Summary
- The Asus ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, while the ZTE Blade A7 Prime 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 425 chipset, whereas the Blade A7 Prime utilizes a Mediatek Helio A22, offering slightly better CPU speed.
- The camera capabilities differ as well, with the ZenFone sporting a 13 MP rear camera compared to the Blade A7 Prime's 16 MP, both capable of 1080p video recording.
- Battery capacity is also notable, with the ZenFone at 3000 mAh and the Blade A7 Prime at 3200 mAh.
- Both devices run on Android, with the ZenFone using Android 8.0 (Go edition) and the Blade A7 Prime on Android 9.0 (Pie), providing a more updated software experience.
- Build quality is similar, featuring glass fronts and plastic backs, but the ZenFone is lighter at 140g compared to the Blade A7 Prime's 165g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
General
Release Date
2018
2019
Announced
2018
2019
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
6.09"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~293 ppi density)
720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 308
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
16 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.4
5 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
147.3 x 71.8 x 8.2 mm (5.80 x 2.83 x 0.32 in)
156.7 x 72.9 x 8.1 mm (6.17 x 2.87 x 0.32 in)
Weight
140 g
165 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Space Blue, Rose Pink, Shimmer Gold, Midnight Black
Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
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
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 8.0 Oreo (Go edition), ZenUI 5
Android 9.0 (Pie)
OS Version
Android 8.0 Oreo (Go edition), ZenUI 5
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

