Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML vs Samsung Galaxy Note II CDMA

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.

  • Display technology

    OLED versus LCD

    Zenfone 2 ZE551ML:
    LCD
    Galaxy Note II CDMA:
    OLED
  • Weight

    Zenfone 2 ZE551ML: 9.4 g lighter

    Zenfone 2 ZE551ML:
    170 g
    Galaxy Note II CDMA:
    179.4 g
  • Width

    Zenfone 2 ZE551ML: 3.3 mm narrower

    Zenfone 2 ZE551ML:
    77.2 mm
    Galaxy Note II CDMA:
    80.5 mm
  • Chipset

    Zenfone 2 ZE551ML:
    Intel Atom Z3580 (4 GB RAM model) -Intel Atom Z3560 (2 GB RAM model)
    Galaxy Note II CDMA:
    Exynos 4412 Quad (32 nm)
  • Depth

    Galaxy Note II CDMA: 1.5 mm thinner

    Zenfone 2 ZE551ML:
    10.9 mm
    Galaxy Note II CDMA:
    9.4 mm
  • Release year

    Zenfone 2 ZE551ML:
    2015
    Galaxy Note II CDMA:
    2012

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
    Width:
    77.2 mm
    Depth:
    10.9 mm +1.5 mm versus Galaxy Note II CDMA
  2. 2. Galaxy Note II CDMA

    Height:
    151.1 mm
    Width:
    80.5 mm +3.3 mm versus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML
    Depth:
    9.4 mm

Weight

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

  1. 1. Zenfone 2 ZE551ML

    170 g

  2. 2. Galaxy Note II CDMA

    179.4 g

    +9.4 g versus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML

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. Galaxy Note II CDMA

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

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, Galaxy Note II CDMA, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageZenfone 2 ZE551MLGalaxy Note II CDMA
16 GB Unknown 2 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. Galaxy Note II CDMA

NFC:
Yes
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 64 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. Galaxy Note II CDMA

    3100 mAh

    +100 mAh versus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML

Specifications

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1. Zenfone 2 ZE551ML2. Galaxy Note II CDMA

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Zenfone 2 ZE551ML, Galaxy Note II CDMA.
SpecificationZenfone 2 ZE551MLGalaxy Note II CDMA
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 152.5 Х 77.2 Х 10.9 mm
  • 151.1 Х 80.5 Х 9.4 mm
Weight
  • 170 g
  • 179.4 g
Technology
  • IPS LCD
  • Super AMOLED
Screen size
  • 5.5" inch
  • 5.5" inch
Screen resolution
  • 1080 x 1920 px
  • 720 x 1280 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 GB
  • 2 GB RAM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
  • microSD
  • up to 64 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 3000 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Po
  • 3100 mAh
  • Removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS
  • Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
  • upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
  • Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
  • upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat); TouchWiz UI
Chipset
  • Intel Atom Z3580 (4 GB RAM model) -Intel Atom Z3560 (2 GB RAM model)
  • Exynos 4412 Quad (32 nm)
NFC
  • Yes
  • Yes
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Zenfone 2 ZE551ML, Galaxy Note II CDMA.
SpecificationZenfone 2 ZE551MLGalaxy Note II CDMA
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 83.4 cm2
  • 83.4 cm2
Screen format
  • 16:9 (height:width)
  • 16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 70.8%
  • 68.6%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 401 PPI
  • 267 PPI
Screen protection
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Unknown
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Zenfone 2 ZE551ML, Galaxy Note II CDMA.
SpecificationZenfone 2 ZE551MLGalaxy Note II CDMA
Rear camera, main
  • 13 MP
  • Single
  • 8 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 13 MP
  • AF
  • f/2.0
  • 8 MP
  • AF
Functions
  • Dual-LED dual-tone flash
  • panorama
  • HDR
  • LED flash
Video
  • 1080p@30fps
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 5 MP
  • Single
  • 1.9 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 5 MP
  • f/2.0
  • 1.9 MP
Performance

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

Performance — specifications for Zenfone 2 ZE551ML, Galaxy Note II CDMA.
SpecificationZenfone 2 ZE551MLGalaxy Note II CDMA
Processor CPU
  • Quad-core 2.3 GHz (4 GB RAM model) -Quad-core 1.8 GHz (2 GB RAM model)
  • Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A9
Graphics processor GPU
  • PowerVR G6430
  • Mali-400MP4
Antutu 7 score *
  • 50232
Unknown
GeekBench 4 Single Core * Unknown
  • 579
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core * Unknown
  • 1490
GeekBench 4 RenderScript * Unknown
  • 961
General specs
General specs — specifications for Zenfone 2 ZE551ML, Galaxy Note II CDMA.
SpecificationZenfone 2 ZE551MLGalaxy Note II CDMA
Release date
  • 2015
  • January
  • 2012
  • Q3
Colors
  • Osmium Black
  • Sheer Gold
  • Glacier Gray
  • Glamor Red
  • Ceramic White
  • Titanium Gray
  • Marble white
  • Amber brown
  • Ruby Wine
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 300 EUR
  • 350 EUR
Battery life Unknown
  • Stand by time- Up to 250 h (2G) / Up to 300 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 15 h Music play - Up to 40 h
Body build
  • plastic body
Unknown
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Zenfone 2 ZE551ML, Galaxy Note II CDMA.
SpecificationZenfone 2 ZE551MLGalaxy Note II CDMA
SIM card
  • Dual SIM (Micro-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
  • Micro-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 - SCH-I605
  • SPH-L900 CDMA 800 / 1900 - SCH-I605
  • SPH-L900
  • SCH-R950 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - SCH-I605
  • SPH-L900 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO - SCH-I605
  • SCH-R950 -4G - LTE band 13(700) - SCH-I605 LTE band 25(1900) - SPH-L900 LTE band 2(1900)
  • 4(1700/2100)
  • 5(850)
  • 12(700) - SCH-R950
Speed
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
  • EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Yes - SCH-I605
  • SPH-L900
Edge
  • Yes
  • Yes - SCH-I605
  • SPH-L900
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
  • dual-band
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • DLNA
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • USB Host
  • microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
  • USB Host
Bluetooth
  • 4.0
  • A2DP
  • EDR
  • 4.0
  • A2DP
  • EDR
  • LE
Harmful irradiation
  • SAR EU - 0.35 W/kg (head)
Unknown
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Zenfone 2 ZE551ML, Galaxy Note II CDMA.
SpecificationZenfone 2 ZE551MLGalaxy Note II CDMA
Radio
  • FM radio
  • RDS
  • Stereo FM radio
  • RDS - I605 &
Others Unknown
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for Zenfone 2 ZE551ML, Galaxy Note II CDMA.
SpecificationZenfone 2 ZE551MLGalaxy Note II CDMA
Dop
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass - Fast battery charging: 60% in 40 min
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • barometer - S-Voice natural language commands and dictation - Stylus - Versions: Samsung SCH-I605 for Verizon Samsung SCH-R950 for U.S. Cellular Samsung SPH-L900 for Sprint