Asus Zenfone 5 vs Asus Zenfone 5z: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Asus Zenfone 5 vs Asus Zenfone 5z. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Asus Zenfone 5Asus Zenfone 5Brazil · 4GB · 64GB · Version B
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Asus Zenfone 5
Asus Zenfone 5
Brazil · 4GB · 64GB · Version B
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Asus Zenfone 5z
Asus Zenfone 5z
China · 4GB · 64GB · Version C
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.8
25 reviews
8.8
21 reviews

Technical specifications of the Asus Zenfone 5 vs Asus Zenfone 5z

Specs stores to buy Asus Zenfone 5 Asus Zenfone 5
Brazil · 4GB · 64GB · Version B 		Asus Zenfone 5z price comparison Asus Zenfone 5z
China · 4GB · 64GB · Version C
Inches 6.2" 6.2"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 83% useful 84% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 18:9
Dimensions 75.7 mm
153.0 mm
7.7 mm 		75.1 mm
152.6 mm
8.0 mm
Weight 155 g 165 g
Micro SnapD. 636
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 845
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 136.645
v7 		274.499
v7
Battery 3300 mAh 3300 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX363 Exmor RS
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX363 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 10 Q Android 10 Q

Brand
Brand Asus Asus
Aliases ZE620KL ZS620KL

Release Date
Release date February 2018,
6 years ago 		February 2018,
6 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market Brazil China

Design & Materials

Structure

Asus Zenfone 5
Asus Zenfone 5z
Asus Zenfone 5
Asus Zenfone 5z
Size
75.7 mm • 153.0 mm • 7.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.1 mm • 152.6 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 155 g 165 g
Usable surface 83 % 84 %
Materials Glass Glass
Resistance - -
Colors
Blue

Silver
Blue

Silver

Screen
Diagonal 6.2" 6.2"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 18:9 18:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2246 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2246 px
Density 402 Pixels per inch 402 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Medium-sized Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Medium-sized Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.1
7.6
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.3
9.0
Is it comfortable?
9.2
8.6
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.6
7.9
Number of reviews
25 reviews
21 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
CPU 8x Kryo 260 1.8 GHz 4x Kryo 385 2.8 GHz + 4x Kryo 385 1.8 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 10 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 509 Qualcomm Adreno 630 710MHz

RAM
RAM 4 GB 4 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
136.645
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 32% of devices
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274.499
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 32% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 64 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED Color LED Notifications Color LED Notifications
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.3
9.2
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.8
9.4
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.5
9.2
Number of reviews
25 reviews
21 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX363 Exmor RS Sony IMX363 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.8
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.40 µm 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.55" 1/2.55"

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
90
Mobile
93
Photo
86
Video
 --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.3
8.9
Quality of nighttime photos
7.5
7.4
Quality of selfies
8.0
7.9
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.8
8.7
Number of reviews
25 reviews
21 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 1.200 W/Kg on head
1.477 W/Kg on body 		1.190 W/Kg on head
1.470 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 1.040 W/Kg on head
0.370 W/Kg on body 		1.160 W/Kg on head
0.890 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.2
9.0
Quality of the GPS
8.6
9.1
And the WiFi?
8.9
8.9
Number of reviews
25 reviews
21 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
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3300 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 8%
    Less than half day
  • 8%
    Less than a day
  • 44%
    One day
  • 32%
    More than one day
  • 8%
    Two days or more
  • 5%
    Less than half day
  • 29%
    Less than a day
  • 48%
    One day
  • 14%
    More than one day
  • 5%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
25 reviews
21 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 9%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 87%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 4%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 5%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 71%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 24%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 5%
    Never
  • 5%
    Once a year
  • 43%
    Every six months
  • 48%
    Every two months or less
  • 11%
    Never
  • 11%
    Once a year
  • 28%
    Every six months
  • 50%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
25 reviews
21 reviews
Prices
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