Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone Zoom ZX551ML
LeEco Le Max 2
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
48.950.3
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
68.868.8
Overall
56.056.4
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone Zoom ZX551ML features a robust build with a thicker profile at 12 mm, while the LeEco Le Max 2 is slimmer at 8 mm, both weighing 185 g.
- The Zenfone has a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels (~401 ppi), whereas the Le Max 2 offers a larger 5.7-inch display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels (~515 ppi), providing sharper visuals.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone is powered by an Intel Atom Z3590 chipset, while the Le Max 2 utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820, which generally offers superior processing capabilities.
- The camera on the Le Max 2 is also more advanced, featuring a 21 MP rear camera compared to the Zenfone's 13 MP, and it supports 4K video recording versus the Zenfone's 1080p.
- Both devices have similar battery capacities, with the Zenfone at 3000 mAh and the Le Max 2 at 3100 mAh, and both support 18W charging.
- Software-wise, the Zenfone runs on Android 5.0 with ZenUI, while the Le Max 2 operates on Android 6.0 with eUI 5.6, offering a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone Zoom ZX551ML
LeEco Le Max 2
General
Release Date
2015
2016
Announced
2015
2016
Description
For Europe
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~515 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Intel Atom Z3590
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.5 GHz
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPU
PowerVR G6430
Adreno 530
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
21 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.7-4.8, 28-84mm (periscope telephoto zoom), OIS, 3x optical zoom
21 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.4", PDAF, OIS
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.0
8 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, 60% in 40 min
18W wired, QC2
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
158.9 x 78.8 x 12 mm (6.26 x 3.10 x 0.47 in)
156.8 x 77.6 x 8 mm (6.17 x 3.06 x 0.31 in)
Weight
185 g
185 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Pure Black, Ceramic White
Rose gold, gold, silver, gray
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4+ 250/50 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
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), ZenUI
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), eUI 5.6
OS Version
Android 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), ZenUI
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), eUI 5.6
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No

