Asus Zenfone Zoom ZX551ML
#4943
LG G3 (CDMA)
#4484Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone Zoom ZX551ML
LG G3 (CDMA)
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
48.949.9
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
68.870.8
Overall
56.056.5
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone Zoom ZX551ML and LG G3 (CDMA) both feature a 5.5-inch display, but the LG G3 offers a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels compared to the Zenfone's 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize a quad-core CPU at 2.5 GHz, but the LG G3 has a slightly more efficient Snapdragon 801 chipset versus the Intel Atom in the Zenfone.
- Both cameras are 13 MP with optical image stabilization, but the LG G3 supports 4K video recording, while the Zenfone is limited to 1080p.
- Battery capacity is identical at 3000 mAh, but the Zenfone supports faster charging at 18W.
- The Zenfone runs on Android 5.0 with ZenUI, while the G3 starts with Android 4.4.2 and can be upgraded to 6.0, offering a different software experience.
- Build quality favors the LG G3 with a slimmer profile and lighter weight.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone Zoom ZX551ML
LG G3 (CDMA)
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
For Europe
Versions:LG G3 VS985 for VerizonLG G3 LS990 for Sprint
Display
Size
5.5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
True HD-IPS + LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~538 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Intel Atom Z3590
Qualcomm MSM8975AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.5 GHz
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPU
PowerVR G6430
Adreno 330
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.7-4.8, 28-84mm (periscope telephoto zoom), OIS, 3x optical zoom
13 MP, 1/3.0", PDAF, OIS
Front Camera
5 MP
2.1 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.0
2.1 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
18W wired, 60% in 40 min
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
158.9 x 78.8 x 12 mm (6.26 x 3.10 x 0.47 in)
146.3 x 74.7 x 8.9 mm (5.76 x 2.94 x 0.35 in)
Weight
185 g
149.7 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Pure Black, Ceramic White
Metallic Black, Silk White (Verizon), Shine Gold (Sprint)
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-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 Cat4 150/50 Mbps (LS990)LTE Cat4, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps (VS985)
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, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS/ S-GPS (VS985)
Software
Operating System
Android 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), ZenUI
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
OS Version
Android 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), ZenUI
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes