ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) vs. Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact

Phone Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) and Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect phone. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the phone that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Phone Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) vs. Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact
Product Type Smartphone Smartphone
Manufacturer Model Number ZE553KL H8324
Form Factor Touch Touch
Height 154.3 mm 135 mm ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) has greater height than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact.
Width 77 mm 65 mm ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) has greater width than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact.
Depth 7.99 mm 12.1 mm ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) is narrower than ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL).
Weight 170 g 168 g Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact is lighter than ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL).
Body Colour Navy black Black
Body Material Metal Plastic, aluminium, glass
Protection - Dustproof, water-resistant
Waterproof (Water-resistant) - Yes Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact is waterproof.
IP rating - IP68, IP65
SAR Value - 1.05 W/kg (body), 0.77 W/kg (head)
Integrated Components FM radio -
Connector Type Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C
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) Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact
Display Type OLED display LCD display
Display Technology Full HD Super AMOLED TRILUMINOS
Screen Size (Display Size) 5.5" 5" ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) has larger screen size than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 1920 x 1080 pixels 2160 x 1080 pixels Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact has better screen resolution than ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL).
Display Format Full HD -
Pixel Density - 483 ppi
Aspect Ratio - 18:9
Max Brightness 500 cd/m² -
Colour Depth - 16.7 million colours
HDR - Yes Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact has HDR.
Display Enhancement Technology Bluelight Filter for Eye Care Dynamic Contrast Enhancement
Display Features 2.5D Glass -
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass)
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
Processor Number MSM8953 -
Clock Speed 2 GHz -
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 Qualcomm ADRENO 630
MEMORY ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact
RAM 4 GB 4 GB Both phones have the same RAM size.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 64 GB 64 GB Both phones have the same internal memory capacity.
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 2 TB microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 400 GB
CAMERA ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 2 1
Sensor Resolution 12 Megapixel 19 Megapixel Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact has better camera resolution than ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL).
Sensor Size 1/2.55" 1/2.3" ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) has better camera sensor size than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact.
Sensor Name Sony Exmor RS IMX362 sensor Sony Exmor RS sensor
Lens Aperture F/1.7 F/2.0 ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) has better lens aperture than ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL).
Lens Construction 6-element -
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) 4 Stop OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) - ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) has optical stabilisation.
Focus Adjustment Automatic Automatic
Laser Auto Focus Yes -
Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) 25 mm 25 mm
Digital Zoom - 8x
Special Effects Depth of field HDR
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 AR Effect mode, SteadyShot, Intelligent Active Mode, low-light shots
Light Source Dual LED flash LED light
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 3840 x 2160 (4K), Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Super slow motion video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 960 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, G lens, BIONZ image processing engine, Quick Capture, Triple image sensing technology, Predictive Hybrid Autofocus, Predictive Capture, Motion Eye camera, Anti-distortion shutter, Stereo Recording, Autofocus burst, Predictive Capture (motion / smile)
SECOND CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) 12 Megapixel -
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 13 Megapixel 5 Megapixel ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) has better front camera resolution than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact.
Sensor Size (Front) 1/3.06" 1/5" Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact has better front camera sensor size than ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL).
Sensor Name (Front) Sony Exmor RS IMX214 sensor Sony Exmor R sensor
Lens Type (Front) - Wide-angle lens
Lens Aperture (Front) F/2.0 F/2.2 ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) has better front lens aperture than ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL).
Focus Adjustment - Automatic
Min Focal Length (Front) - 23 mm
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 SteadyShot, Intelligent Active Mode, low-light shots
Light Source (Front) Display flash -
Camera Features (Front) ASUS SuperPixel technology -
BATTERY AND CHARGING ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 5000 mAh 2870 mAh ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) has larger battery capacity than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact.
Fast Charging Technology - Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact has fast charging technology.
Battery Technology Lithium polymer -
CELLULAR ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G 4G Both phones have the same mobile network generation.
Operating System Android 7.1.1 Nougat Android 8.0 Oreo
Navigation GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, DC-HSDPA, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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 -
3G UMTS Frequency 2100, 1900, 850, 900 -
4G LTE Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20 -
4G LTE Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD -
Wireless Interface Infrared (IrDA), IEEE 802.11b/g/n IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles - A2DP
NFC - Yes Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact has NFC reader for mobile payments.
Messaging Services SMS, MMS SMS, MMS
MEDIA ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact
Supported Digital Audio Standards - FLAC, LPCM, DSD, LDAC, ALAC, apt-X HD, DSEE HX
Sound Enhancements DTS Headphone:X 7.1, ASUS SonicMaster technology S-Force Front surround, Clear Audio+
FEATURES ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact
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
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, colour correction sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyro sensor, colour spectrum sensor
Security Devices Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
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 X-Reality engine, PS4 Remote Play, Qnovo Adaptive Charging, Battery Care, Smart Stamina, STAMINA Mode, Automatic Headphone Optimisation (AHO), 3D Creator, VirtualPhones technology
Android Enterprise Recommended - Yes
OTHERS ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact
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, USB-C to 3.5 jack adapter
Compliant Standards - IP68, IP65
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 1.5 m
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