Asus Zenfone Zoom ZX550
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ZTE nubia Z7
#3758Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone Zoom ZX550
ZTE nubia Z7
Performance
57.465.2
Camera
47.481.5
Display
58.960.4
Battery
24.224.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
51.454.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
33.138.7
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone Zoom ZX550 features a robust build with a thicker profile at 12 mm and weighs 185 g, while the ZTE nubia Z7 is slimmer at 8.9 mm and lighter, enhancing portability.
- Both devices have a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display, but the nubia Z7 offers a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, resulting in a sharper image quality.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone is powered by an Intel Atom Z3580, whereas the nubia Z7 utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801, providing slightly better processing capabilities.
- Both smartphones have a 13 MP rear camera with optical image stabilization, but the nubia Z7 supports 4K video recording, while the Zenfone is limited to 1080p.
- Battery capacity is identical at 3000 mAh for both, but neither supports fast or wireless charging.
- The Zenfone runs on Android 5.0 with ZenUI, while the nubia Z7 operates on Android 4.4.2 with nubia UI 2, indicating a more updated software experience for the Zenfone.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone Zoom ZX550
ZTE nubia Z7
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~538 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Intel Atom Z3580
Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.3 GHz
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPU
PowerVR G6430
Adreno 330
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.7-4.8, 28-84mm (periscope telephoto zoom), OIS, 3x optical zoom
13 MP, AF, OIS
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158.9 x 78.8 x 12 mm (6.26 x 3.10 x 0.47 in)
153.2 x 75.7 x 8.9 mm (6.03 x 2.98 x 0.35 in)
Weight
185 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Meteorite black, Glacier white
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.0 (Lollipop), ZenUI
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), nubia UI 2
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass