Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) and Samsung Galaxy Note9. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) | Samsung Galaxy Note9 |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | ZE553KL | SM-N960F/DS | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 154.3 mm | 161.9 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has greater height than ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL). |
Width | 77 mm | 76.4 mm | ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) has greater width than Samsung Galaxy Note9. |
Depth | 7.99 mm | 8.8 mm | ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) is narrower than ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL). |
Weight | 170 g | 201 g | ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) is lighter than ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL). |
Body Colour | Navy black | Cobalt blue | Metallic copper | Deep black | Ocean blue | Midnight black | Lavender purple | |
Body Material | Metal | - | |
Protection | - | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Note9 is waterproof. |
IP rating | - | IP68 | |
SAR Value | - | 1.509 W/kg (body), 0.381 W/kg (head), 2.24 W/kg (limb) | |
Integrated Components | FM radio | Heart rate sensor | |
Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | - | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
DISPLAY | ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) | Samsung Galaxy Note9 |
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Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | Full HD Super AMOLED | Quad HD+ Super AMOLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.5" | 6.4" | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has larger screen size than ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL). |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 2960 x 1440 pixels | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has better screen resolution than ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL). |
Display Format | Full HD | QHD+ | |
Pixel Density | - | 516 ppi | |
Max Brightness | 500 cd/m² | - | |
Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours | |
Display Enhancement Technology | Bluelight Filter for Eye Care | - | |
Display Features | 2.5D Glass | Always-on display, Edge Screen, Infinity Display, Edge-to-Edge screen | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) | - |
PROCESSOR | ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) | Samsung Galaxy Note9 |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | Samsung Exynos 9 | |
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Processor Number | MSM8953 | 9810 | |
Clock Speed | 2 GHz | 2.7 GHz | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has higher clock speed than ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL). |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 506 | Mali-G72 MP18 |
MEMORY | ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) | Samsung Galaxy Note9 |
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RAM | 4 GB | LPDDR4 SDRAM - 6 GB | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has more RAM than ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL). |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 128 GB | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has more internal memory than ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL). |
User Memory | - | 108.9 GB | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 2 TB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 512 GB |
CAMERA | ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) | Samsung Galaxy Note9 |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 2 | 2 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Both phones have the same camera resolution. |
Sensor Size | 1/2.55" | 1/2.55" | Both phones have the same camera sensor size. |
Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS IMX362 sensor | - | |
Lens Type | - | Wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.7 | F/1.5 & f/2.4 | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has better lens aperture than ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL). |
Lens Construction | 6-element | - | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | 4 Stop OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Laser Auto Focus | Yes | - | |
Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | 25 mm | - | |
Optical Zoom | - | 2x | |
Digital Zoom | - | 10x | |
Special Effects | Depth of field | HDR, Bokeh effect, Grid Line | |
HDR Mode | HDR Pro | - | |
Camera Modes | Panorama, Time-lapse mode, night mode, manual mode, super resolution mode, All Smiles mode, Mini mode, Children mode, Beautification mode, GIF animation function | Panorama, Pro mode, Timer mode, HYPERLAPSE, Auto mode, Food mode, Super Slow-mo, AR Emoji, Portraits, Flowers, Indoor scenes, Animals, Landscapes, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Mountains, Beaches, Sunrises and sunsets, Watersides, Street scenes, Night scenes, Waterfalls, Snow, Birds, Backlit, Text, Disney AR Emoji | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face detection | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has face detection. |
Light Source | Dual LED flash | LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 24 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, 2560 x 1440 (QHD) at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | GIF animation function, QR-code scanner, ZenMotion, Smart Remove, MiniMovie, Time Rewind, PixelMaster 3.0 camera, 3-axis electronic image stabilisation, Dual Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), RAW image capture, ASUS SuperPixel technology, Corning Gorilla Glass (protective lens glass), Subject-Tracking Auto-Focus, ASUS TriTech+ technology | Quick Launch, Playback zoom, Motion photo, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Live Focus, Dual Capture, High CRI LED flash, Tracking AF, Video location tags, Stamps, location tags, Continuous autofocus video, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Live focus with bokeh filters, Super Speed Dual Pixel, background blur, Scene Optimiser, Eye blink, Motion blur, Lens smudge, Backlit, Full view, Flaw detection, 9.1MP still photos recording 4K video |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Both phones have the same second camera resolution. |
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Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1/3.4" | |
Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Telephoto lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.4 |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 13 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Note9. |
Sensor Size (Front) | 1/3.06" | 1/3.6" | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has better front camera sensor size than ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL). |
Sensor Name (Front) | Sony Exmor RS IMX214 sensor | - | |
Lens Type (Front) | - | Wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/1.7 | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has better front lens aperture than ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL). |
Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic | |
Special Effects (Front) | - | HDR, Grid Line | |
HDR Mode (Front) | HDR Pro | - | |
Camera Modes (Front) | Time-lapse mode, Slow motion mode, night mode, Auto mode, low-light shots, selfie panorama, Beautification mode, GIF animation function | Timer mode, wide selfie mode, selfie mode, AR Emoji, selfie focus | |
Light Source (Front) | Display flash | - | |
Camera Features (Front) | ASUS SuperPixel technology | Quick launch, Motion photo, Stamps, location tags, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilization), Full view, Flaw detection |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) | Samsung Galaxy Note9 |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy Note9. |
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Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Note9 can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC, PMA | |
Talk Time | - | 1740 minutes | |
Run Time Details | - | Talk (3G): up to 1740 min Active online usage (3G): up to 14 hrs Active online usage (4G): up to 16 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 17 hrs Playback (audio): up to 59 hrs Playback (audio (Always On Display Off)): up to 95 hrs Playback (video): up to 20 hrs |
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Battery Technology | Lithium polymer | - |
CELLULAR | ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) | Samsung Galaxy Note9 |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | TD-SCDMA / WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 8.1 Oreo | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | Bixby | |
Payment Technology | - | Samsung Pay | |
Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) | Samsung Galaxy Note9 |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, DC-HSDPA, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
Wireless Interface | Infrared (IrDA), IEEE 802.11b/g/n | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | |
NFC | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Note9 has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) | Samsung Galaxy Note9 |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | - | WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, apt-X, DSF, DSD, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128 | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | - | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 | |
Sound Enhancements | DTS Headphone:X 7.1, ASUS SonicMaster technology | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Acoustic Overload Point, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound |
FEATURES | ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) | Samsung Galaxy Note9 |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, colour correction sensor | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, pressure sensor, geomagnetic sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Face recognition, fingerprint reader, eye scan | |
Additional Phone Features | Dual microphones, Hi-Res Audio, Google Drive Storage (100 GB) (free for 2 years), power bank function, NXP Smart AMP technology, ASUS Noise Reduction technology | S Pen multi-input, Face Unlock, Wi-Fi Miracast, Screen Write, Smart Select, MU-MIMO technology, Fast Charging, Samsung KNOX, Face recognition, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Live message, Screen off memo, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Smart Performance Adjuster, Dual Audio, water-carbon cooling system, S Pen remote function |
OTHERS | ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) | Samsung Galaxy Note9 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, ASUS ZenEar with Mic, OTG cable (Type C to A 2.0), USB-C cable | Power adapter, tweezer, SIM card removal tool, USB connector, USB-C cable, S Pen, Pen nibs, headset (tuned by AKG) | |
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Compliant Standards | - | IP68 | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 1.5 m |