Apple iPhone 5c vs Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML

Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.

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Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

  • Weight

    iPhone 5c: 38 g lighter

    iPhone 5c:
    132 g
    Zenfone 2 ZE551ML:
    170 g
  • Width

    iPhone 5c: 18 mm narrower

    iPhone 5c:
    59.2 mm
    Zenfone 2 ZE551ML:
    77.2 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    iPhone 5c: 1.5 in smaller diagonal

    iPhone 5c:
    4 in
    Zenfone 2 ZE551ML:
    5.5 in
  • Chipset

    iPhone 5c:
    Apple A6 (32 nm)
    Zenfone 2 ZE551ML:
    Intel Atom Z3580 (4 GB RAM model) -Intel Atom Z3560 (2 GB RAM model)
  • Depth

    iPhone 5c: 1.9 mm thinner

    iPhone 5c:
    9 mm
    Zenfone 2 ZE551ML:
    10.9 mm
  • Height

    iPhone 5c: 28.1 mm shorter

    iPhone 5c:
    124.4 mm
    Zenfone 2 ZE551ML:
    152.5 mm

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

  1. 1. iPhone 5c

    Height:
    124.4 mm
    Width:
    59.2 mm
    Depth:
    9 mm
  2. 2. Zenfone 2 ZE551ML

    Height:
    152.5 mm +28.1 mm versus iPhone 5c
    Width:
    77.2 mm +18 mm versus iPhone 5c
    Depth:
    10.9 mm +1.9 mm versus iPhone 5c

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. iPhone 5c

    132 g

  2. 2. Zenfone 2 ZE551ML

    170 g

    +38 g versus iPhone 5c

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

  1. 1. iPhone 5c

    Screen diagonal:
    4 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    44.1 cm²
  2. 2. Zenfone 2 ZE551ML

    Screen diagonal:
    5.5 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    83.4 cm²

Zenfone 2 ZE551ML has approximately 89.1% more rectangular screen area than iPhone 5c.

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for iPhone 5c, Zenfone 2 ZE551ML, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageiPhone 5cZenfone 2 ZE551ML
8 GB 1 GB RAM Unknown
16 GB 1 GB RAM Unknown
32 GB 1 GB RAM Unknown
Zenfone 2 ZE551ML: Original memory entry

16/32/64 GB · 2/4 GB RAM

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. iPhone 5c

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
No

2. Zenfone 2 ZE551ML

NFC:
Yes
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. iPhone 5c

    1510 mAh

  2. 2. Zenfone 2 ZE551ML

    3000 mAh

    +1490 mAh versus iPhone 5c

Specifications

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1. iPhone 5c2. Zenfone 2 ZE551ML

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for iPhone 5c, Zenfone 2 ZE551ML.
SpecificationiPhone 5cZenfone 2 ZE551ML
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 124.4 Х 59.2 Х 9 mm
  • 152.5 Х 77.2 Х 10.9 mm
Weight
  • 132 g
  • 170 g
Technology
  • LED-backlit IPS LCD
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 4" inch
  • 5.5" inch
Screen resolution
  • 640 x 1136 px
  • 1080 x 1920 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 8/16/32 GB
  • 1 GB RAM
  • 16/32/64 GB
  • 2/4 GB RAM
Memory card support
  • No
  • microSD
  • up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 1510 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Po
  • 3000 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS
  • iOS 7
  • upgradable to iOS 10.3.3
  • Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
  • upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Chipset
  • Apple A6 (32 nm)
  • Intel Atom Z3580 (4 GB RAM model) -Intel Atom Z3560 (2 GB RAM model)
NFC Unknown
  • Yes
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for iPhone 5c, Zenfone 2 ZE551ML.
SpecificationiPhone 5cZenfone 2 ZE551ML
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 44.1 cm2
  • 83.4 cm2
Screen format
  • 16:9 (height:width)
  • 16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 59.9%
  • 70.8%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 326 PPI
  • 401 PPI
Screen protection Unknown
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for iPhone 5c, Zenfone 2 ZE551ML.
SpecificationiPhone 5cZenfone 2 ZE551ML
Rear camera, main
  • 8 MP
  • Single
  • 13 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 8 MP
  • f/2.4
  • 33mm (standard)
  • 1/3.2''
  • 1.4µm
  • AF
  • 13 MP
  • AF
  • f/2.0
Functions
  • Face detection
  • FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular
  • Dual-LED dual-tone flash
  • panorama
  • HDR
Video
  • 720p@30fps
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 1.2 MP
  • Single
  • 5 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 1.2 MP
  • 5 MP
  • f/2.0
Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for iPhone 5c, Zenfone 2 ZE551ML.
SpecificationiPhone 5cZenfone 2 ZE551ML
Processor CPU
  • Dual-core 1.3 GHz Swift (ARM v7-based)
  • Quad-core 2.3 GHz (4 GB RAM model) -Quad-core 1.8 GHz (2 GB RAM model)
Graphics processor GPU
  • PowerVR SGX 543MP3 (triple-core graphics)
  • PowerVR G6430
Antutu 7 score *
  • 27412
  • 50232
General specs
General specs — specifications for iPhone 5c, Zenfone 2 ZE551ML.
SpecificationiPhone 5cZenfone 2 ZE551ML
Release date
  • 2013
  • September
  • 2015
  • January
Colors
  • White
  • Blue
  • Green
  • Yellow
  • Pink
  • Osmium Black
  • Sheer Gold
  • Glacier Gray
  • Glamor Red
  • Ceramic White
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 300 EUR
  • 300 EUR
Battery life
  • Stand by time- Up to 250 h (2G) / Up to 250 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 10 h (3G) Music play - Up to 40 h
Unknown
Body build
  • Front glass
  • plastic body
  • plastic body
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for iPhone 5c, Zenfone 2 ZE551ML.
SpecificationiPhone 5cZenfone 2 ZE551ML
SIM card
  • Nano-SIM
  • Dual SIM (Micro-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions CDMA 800 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - A1532 (CDMA)
  • A1456 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - A1532 (GSM)
  • A1532 (CDMA)
  • A1456 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - A1507
  • A1529CDMA2000 1xEV-DO - A1533 (CDMA)
  • A1453 -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
  • 2(1900)
  • 3(1800)
  • 4(1700/2100)
  • 5(850)
  • 8(900)
  • 13(700)
  • 17(700)
  • 19(800)
  • 20(800)
  • 25(1900) - A1532 GSM
  • A1532 CDMA LTE band 1(2100)
  • 18(800)
  • 25(1900)
  • 26(850) - A1456 LTE band 1(2100)
  • 7(2600)
  • 20(800) - A1507 LTE band 1(2100)
  • 38(2600)
  • 39(1900)
  • 40(2300) - A1529
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 TD-SCDMA - China & India -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
  • 2(1900)
  • 3(1800)
  • 4(1700/2100)
  • 5(850)
  • 8(900)
  • 9(1800)
  • 18(800)
  • 19(800)
  • 28(700) - Taiwan LTE band 1(2100)
  • 7(2600)
  • 20(800) - Global LTE band 1(2100)
  • 17(700)
  • 20(800) - US LTE band 1(2100)
  • 38(2600)
  • 39(1900)
  • 40(2300)
  • 41(2500) - China & India
Speed
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
  • EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Yes
Edge
  • Yes
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
USB
  • 2.0
  • proprietary reversible connector
  • microUSB 2.0
  • USB Host
Bluetooth
  • 4.0
  • A2DP
  • LE
  • 4.0
  • A2DP
  • EDR
Harmful irradiation
  • SAR - 1.15 W/kg (head) 1.17 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 1.00 W/kg (head) 0.96 W/kg (body)
  • SAR EU - 0.35 W/kg (head)
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for iPhone 5c, Zenfone 2 ZE551ML.
SpecificationiPhone 5cZenfone 2 ZE551ML
Radio
  • No
  • FM radio
  • RDS
Others
  • 16-bit/44.1kHz audio -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Unknown
Other features
Other features — specifications for iPhone 5c, Zenfone 2 ZE551ML.
SpecificationiPhone 5cZenfone 2 ZE551ML
Dop
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass - Siri natural language commands and dictation - Supported LTE Networks
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass - Fast battery charging: 60% in 40 min