ASUS ZenFone Zoom (ZX551ML) vs Samsung Galaxy K Zoom
A spec-by-spec comparison of the ASUS ZenFone Zoom (ZX551ML) and the Samsung Galaxy K Zoom, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| ASUS ZenFone Zoom (ZX551ML) | Samsung Galaxy K Zoom |
|---|
| Our rating | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 2,430 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 5.5 in | 4.8 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 20.7 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 185 g | 200 g |
| Released | Jan 2016 | Apr 2014 |
Summary: ASUS ZenFone Zoom (ZX551ML) is ahead on battery, ram (max), storage (max), screen size. Samsung Galaxy K Zoom is ahead on main camera.
★ Which should you buy? ASUS ZenFone Zoom (ZX551ML) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| ASUS ZenFone Zoom (ZX551ML) | Samsung Galaxy K Zoom |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 5.5 inches | 4.8 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 720 x 1280 pixels, 306 ppi density |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | — |
| Features | 403 ppi density | — |
Platform
| ASUS ZenFone Zoom (ZX551ML) | Samsung Galaxy K Zoom |
|---|
| OS | Android 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow) | Android 4.4.2 KitKat, upgradable to 4.4.4 |
| Chipset | Intel Atom Z3580 (2.3 GHz Quad-core) or Intel Atom Z3590 (2.5 GHz Quad-core) | Exynos 5 Hexa (Exynos 5260) |
| CPU | Quad-core | Hexa-core (2x1.7 GHz Cortex-A15 & 4x1.3 GHz Cortex-A7) |
| GPU | PowerVR G6430 | Mali-T624 |
Memory
| ASUS ZenFone Zoom (ZX551ML) | Samsung Galaxy K Zoom |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128 GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 64GB |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM (some variants also 16GB/32GB) | 8GB, 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| ASUS ZenFone Zoom (ZX551ML) | Samsung Galaxy K Zoom |
|---|
| Modules | 13 MP, f/2.7-4.8 (3x optical zoom), laser autofocus, OIS, dual-LED (Real Tone) flash | — |
| Features | 3x optical zoom, Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), Laser Autofocus, Panorama, HDR | Pro Suggest mode, separate focus and exposure areas |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps (slow motion without audio) |
| Single | — | 20.7 MP, 1/2.3" sensor, 10x optical zoom (24-240mm), OIS, Xenon flash, AF |
Selfie Camera
| ASUS ZenFone Zoom (ZX551ML) | Samsung Galaxy K Zoom |
|---|
| Modules | 5 MP, f/2.2 | — |
| Features | Panorama | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | — |
| Single | — | 2 MP |
Battery
| ASUS ZenFone Zoom (ZX551ML) | Samsung Galaxy K Zoom |
|---|
| Type | Non-removable Li-Po 3000 mAh battery | Li-Ion 2430 mAh, non-removable |
Body
| ASUS ZenFone Zoom (ZX551ML) | Samsung Galaxy K Zoom |
|---|
| Dimensions | 158.9 x 78.84 x 11.95 mm | 137.5 x 70.8 x 16.6 mm (5.41 x 2.79 x 0.65 in) |
| Weight | 185 g | 200 g (7.05 oz) |
| Build | Aluminum frame, leather back | — |
| SIM | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) | Micro-SIM |
Comms
| ASUS ZenFone Zoom (ZX551ML) | Samsung Galaxy K Zoom |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, EDR | 4.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio | — |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0 |
Launch
| ASUS ZenFone Zoom (ZX551ML) | Samsung Galaxy K Zoom |
|---|
| Announced | January 2015 (CES) | 2014, April |
| Status | Released December 2015 / January 2016 | Discontinued |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, ASUS ZenFone Zoom (ZX551ML) or Samsung Galaxy K Zoom?
ASUS ZenFone Zoom (ZX551ML) — 3,000 mAh for the ASUS ZenFone Zoom (ZX551ML) versus 2,430 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy K Zoom.
Which has more RAM, ASUS ZenFone Zoom (ZX551ML) or Samsung Galaxy K Zoom?
ASUS ZenFone Zoom (ZX551ML) — 4 GB for the ASUS ZenFone Zoom (ZX551ML) versus 2 GB for the Samsung Galaxy K Zoom.
Which is lighter, ASUS ZenFone Zoom (ZX551ML) or Samsung Galaxy K Zoom?
ASUS ZenFone Zoom (ZX551ML) — 185 g for the ASUS ZenFone Zoom (ZX551ML) versus 200 g for the Samsung Galaxy K Zoom.
Which is newer, ASUS ZenFone Zoom (ZX551ML) or Samsung Galaxy K Zoom?
ASUS ZenFone Zoom (ZX551ML) — Jan 2016 for the ASUS ZenFone Zoom (ZX551ML) versus Apr 2014 for the Samsung Galaxy K Zoom.
Is the ASUS ZenFone Zoom (ZX551ML) or the Samsung Galaxy K Zoom rated higher?
We rate the ASUS ZenFone Zoom (ZX551ML) 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy K Zoom 6/10.
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