Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML vs Lenovo A5

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

    A5: 10 g lighter

    Zenfone 2 ZE551ML:
    170 g
    A5:
    160 g
  • Width

    A5: 6.3 mm narrower

    Zenfone 2 ZE551ML:
    77.2 mm
    A5:
    70.9 mm
  • Chipset

    Zenfone 2 ZE551ML:
    Intel Atom Z3580 (4 GB RAM model) -Intel Atom Z3560 (2 GB RAM model)
    A5:
    Mediatek MT6739 (28 nm)
  • Depth

    A5: 1.1 mm thinner

    Zenfone 2 ZE551ML:
    10.9 mm
    A5:
    9.8 mm
  • Height

    A5: 6.3 mm shorter

    Zenfone 2 ZE551ML:
    152.5 mm
    A5:
    146.2 mm
  • Release year

    Zenfone 2 ZE551ML:
    2015
    A5:
    2018

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. Zenfone 2 ZE551ML

    Height:
    152.5 mm +6.3 mm versus A5
    Width:
    77.2 mm +6.3 mm versus A5
    Depth:
    10.9 mm +1.1 mm versus A5
  2. 2. A5

    Height:
    146.2 mm
    Width:
    70.9 mm
    Depth:
    9.8 mm

Weight

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

  1. 1. Zenfone 2 ZE551ML

    170 g

    +10 g versus A5

  2. 2. A5

    160 g

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. Zenfone 2 ZE551ML

    Screen diagonal:
    5.5 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    83.4 cm²
  2. 2. A5

    Screen diagonal:
    5.45 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    18:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    76.7 cm²

Zenfone 2 ZE551ML has approximately 8.8% more rectangular screen area than A5.

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 Zenfone 2 ZE551ML, A5, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageZenfone 2 ZE551MLA5
16 GB Unknown 3 GB RAM
32 GB Unknown 3 GB RAM
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. Zenfone 2 ZE551ML

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

2. A5

NFC:
Unknown
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. Zenfone 2 ZE551ML

    3000 mAh

  2. 2. A5

    4000 mAh

    +1000 mAh versus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML

Specifications

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1. Zenfone 2 ZE551ML2. A5

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Zenfone 2 ZE551ML, A5.
SpecificationZenfone 2 ZE551MLA5
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 152.5 Х 77.2 Х 10.9 mm
  • 146.2 Х 70.9 Х 9.8 mm
Weight
  • 170 g
  • 160 g
Technology
  • IPS LCD
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 5.5" inch
  • 5.45" inch
Screen resolution
  • 1080 x 1920 px
  • 720 x 1440 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 16/32/64 GB
  • 2/4 GB RAM
  • 16/32 GB
  • 3 GB RAM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
  • microSD
  • up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 3000 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Po
  • 4000 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS
  • Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
  • upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
  • Android 8.0 (Oreo); ZUI 3.9
Chipset
  • Intel Atom Z3580 (4 GB RAM model) -Intel Atom Z3560 (2 GB RAM model)
  • Mediatek MT6739 (28 nm)
NFC
  • Yes
Unknown
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Zenfone 2 ZE551ML, A5.
SpecificationZenfone 2 ZE551MLA5
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 83.4 cm2
  • 76.7 cm2
Screen format
  • 16:9 (height:width)
  • 18:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 70.8%
  • 73.9%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 401 PPI
  • 295 PPI
Screen protection
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Unknown
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Zenfone 2 ZE551ML, A5.
SpecificationZenfone 2 ZE551MLA5
Rear camera, main
  • 13 MP
  • Single
  • 13 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 13 MP
  • AF
  • f/2.0
  • 13 MP
  • f/2.2
  • AF
Functions
  • Dual-LED dual-tone flash
  • panorama
  • HDR
  • LED flash
  • panorama
Video
  • 1080p@30fps
  • 720p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 5 MP
  • Single
  • 8 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 5 MP
  • f/2.0
  • 8 MP
  • f/2.2
Performance

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

Performance — specifications for Zenfone 2 ZE551ML, A5.
SpecificationZenfone 2 ZE551MLA5
Processor CPU
  • Quad-core 2.3 GHz (4 GB RAM model) -Quad-core 1.8 GHz (2 GB RAM model)
  • Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
Graphics processor GPU
  • PowerVR G6430
  • PowerVR GE8100
Antutu 7 score *
  • 50232
  • 35822
General specs
General specs — specifications for Zenfone 2 ZE551ML, A5.
SpecificationZenfone 2 ZE551MLA5
Release date
  • 2015
  • January
  • 2018
  • June
Colors
  • Osmium Black
  • Sheer Gold
  • Glacier Gray
  • Glamor Red
  • Ceramic White
  • Black
  • Gold
  • Rose Gold
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 300 EUR
  • 120 EUR
Body build
  • plastic body
Unknown
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Zenfone 2 ZE551ML, A5.
SpecificationZenfone 2 ZE551MLA5
SIM card
  • Dual SIM (Micro-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
  • Dual SIM
Network
  • 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
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE
Speed
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
  • HSPA
  • LTE
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Yes
Edge
  • Yes
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac
  • WiFi Direct
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • USB Host
  • microUSB 2.0
Bluetooth
  • 4.0
  • A2DP
  • EDR
  • 4.2
  • A2DP
  • LE
Harmful irradiation
  • SAR EU - 0.35 W/kg (head)
Unknown
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Zenfone 2 ZE551ML, A5.
SpecificationZenfone 2 ZE551MLA5
Radio
  • FM radio
  • RDS
  • FM radio
Other features
Other features — specifications for Zenfone 2 ZE551ML, A5.
SpecificationZenfone 2 ZE551MLA5
Dop
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass - Fast battery charging: 60% in 40 min
  • Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • proximity