Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML) vs LG G3
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML) and the LG G3, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML) | LG G3 |
|---|
| Price | $69 | $45 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | — |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 200 GB |
| Screen size | 5.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 170 g | 149 g |
| Released | Mar 2015 | May 2014 |
Summary: Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML) is ahead on our rating, ram (max). LG G3 is ahead on storage (max), weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Specs are close to an even split here, so LG G3 is the better buy — the extra cost of the other one isn't matched by a clear spec advantage.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML) | LG G3 |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | True HD-IPS + LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~70.8% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density) | 1440 x 2560 pixels, 534 ppi (Quad HD) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | — |
Platform
| Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML) | LG G3 |
|---|
| OS | Android 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow) | Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow) |
| Chipset | Intel Atom Z3580 (2.3 GHz) or Intel Atom Z3560 (1.8 GHz) | Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 |
| CPU | Quad-core (2.3 GHz or 1.8 GHz) | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 |
| GPU | PowerVR G6430 | — |
Memory
| Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML) | LG G3 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 64GB | microSDXC, up to 128 GB (some variants up to 200GB) |
| Internal | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML) | LG G3 |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.0, autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash | 13 MP |
| Features | PixelMaster camera, Low Light mode, Backlight (Super HDR) mode, Super Resolution mode | Laser autofocus, OIS+ (Optical Image Stabilization), dual-tone LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 2160p@30fps (4K) |
Selfie Camera
| Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML) | LG G3 |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.0 | 2.1 MP |
| Features | PixelMaster | — |
Battery
| Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML) | LG G3 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable | Removable Li-Ion |
| Charging | 18W wired, 60% in 39 min (advertised) | Standard charging (1.8A charger) |
| Capacity | — | 3000 mAh |
Body
| Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML) | LG G3 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 152.5 x 77.2 x 10.9 mm (6.00 x 3.04 x 0.43 in) | 146.3 x 74.6 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 170 g (6.00 oz) | 149 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame | Plastic body with metallic-looking finish |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) | — |
Comms
| Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML) | LG G3 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, EDR | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, OTG | — |
| GPS | — | Yes |
Launch
| Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML) | LG G3 |
|---|
| Announced | January 2015 | May 2014 |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released 2014, June (globally); first released in South Korea on May 28, 2014 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has more RAM, Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML) or LG G3?
Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML) — 4 GB for the Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML) versus 3 GB for the LG G3.
Which is lighter, Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML) or LG G3?
LG G3 — 170 g for the Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML) versus 149 g for the LG G3.
Which is newer, Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML) or LG G3?
Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML) — Mar 2015 for the Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML) versus May 2014 for the LG G3.
Is the Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML) or the LG G3 rated higher?
We rate the Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML) 7/10 and the LG G3 6/10.
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