Asus ZenFone 5 vs OnePlus X: Comparison

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

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Asus ZenFone 5Asus ZenFone 5Global · 2GB · 16GB
OnePlus XOnePlus XGlobal · 3GB · 16GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Asus ZenFone 5
Asus ZenFone 5
Global · 2GB · 16GB
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OnePlus X
OnePlus X
Global · 3GB · 16GB
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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
7.4
15 reviews
8.3
54 reviews

Technical specifications of the Asus ZenFone 5 vs OnePlus X

Specs Asus ZenFone 5 prices Asus ZenFone 5
Global · 2GB · 16GB 		OnePlus X price compare OnePlus X
Global · 3GB · 16GB
Inches 5" 5"
Resolution HD FHD
Usable surface 64% useful 71% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 72.8 mm
148.2 mm
10.0 mm 		69.1 mm
140.3 mm
6.9 mm
Weight 145 g 138 g
Micro Atom Z2520
Dual-Core 		SnapD. 801
Quad-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 21.982
v? 		47.983
v5
Battery 2110 mAh 2525 mAh
Main Camera 1
8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Exmor
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX258
Selfie Camera SELF 1.9 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 4.4 KitKat Android 5.0 Lollipop

Brand
Brand Asus OnePlus
Aliases A500CG E1003

Release Date
Release date January 2014,
10 years ago 		October 2015,
8 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Asus ZenFone 5
OnePlus X
Asus ZenFone 5
OnePlus X
Size
72.8 mm • 148.2 mm • 10.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
69.1 mm • 140.3 mm • 6.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 145 g 138 g
Usable surface 64 % 71 %
Materials - Aluminium alloy, Glass, Metal
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

White

Gold

Red

Purple
Black

White

Gold

Screen
Diagonal 5" 5"
Type LCD IPS • AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution HD
720 x 1280 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 294 Pixels per inch 441 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • 2.5D curved glass glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Sony BRAVIA Mobile engine 2
  • Minimum pencil hardness >9H

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.3
6.8
Do you think it's a nice phone?
7.8
9.5
Is it comfortable?
7.9
8.8
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
6.9
7.4
Number of reviews
15 reviews
54 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Intel Atom Z2560 Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC
CPU Intel Saltwell HT 4x Krait 400 2.5 GHz
Type Dual-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 32 nm 28 nm
64 Bits No No

Graphics
GPU PowerVR SGX544 MP2 Qualcomm Adreno 330

RAM
RAM 2 GB 3 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
21.982
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 37% of devices
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47.983
Antutu v5
Overall performance better than 24% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 16 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint No No

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

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
6.9
7.4
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
6.7
9.0
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.1
7.5
Number of reviews
15 reviews
54 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 8 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Sony Exmor Sony IMX258
Type CMOS BSI CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- 100 - 3200
Pixel size 1.10 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/3.06"

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 1.9 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
7.7
8.1
Quality of nighttime photos
5.9
6.1
Quality of selfies
5.5
7.7
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.3
7.2
Number of reviews
15 reviews
54 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE --
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

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

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVCTP (Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol)
  • AVDTP (Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • BNEP (Bluetooth Network Encapsulation Protocol)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • GATT (Generic Attribute 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)
  • GOEP (Generic Object Exchange Profile)
  • SDAP (Service Discovery Application Profile)

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

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage

SAR
European measurement

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

 0.710 W/Kg on head
0.607 W/Kg on body 		0.317 W/Kg on head
0.420 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 -- W/Kg on head
1.180 W/Kg on body 		1.108 W/Kg on head
1.110 W/Kg on body

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
7.4
8.7
Quality of the GPS
7.2
8.3
And the WiFi?
7.5
8.7
Number of reviews
15 reviews
54 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2110 mAh
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2525 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge No Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 33%
    Less than half day
  • 47%
    Less than a day
  • 13%
    One day
  • 7%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 4%
    Less than half day
  • 28%
    Less than a day
  • 43%
    One day
  • 24%
    More than one day
  • 2%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
15 reviews
54 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 4.4.2 KitKat
    Android 4.4 KitKat, 10 years ago
  • Oxygen OS 2.1 (Android 5.1 Lollipop)
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 71%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 29%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 30%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 65%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 6%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 20%
    Never
  • 40%
    Once a year
  • 20%
    Every six months
  • 20%
    Every two months or less
  • 12%
    Never
  • 17%
    Once a year
  • 50%
    Every six months
  • 21%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
15 reviews
54 reviews
Prices
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