Tech review of Asus ZenFone 3 Zoom ZE553KL

Asus ZenFone 3 Zoom ZE553KL: a technical overview based on VRM24’s recorded device data.

Design and display

Type: Smartphone; Announced: 2017, January; Dimensions: 154.3 x 77 x 8 mm (6.07 x 3.03 x 0.31 in); Weight: 170 g (6.00 oz); Display: AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors; Size: 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~70.2% screen-to-body ratio); Resolution: 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio; Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 5.

Display size and resolution describe the viewing format; brightness, colour accuracy and durability require separate testing.

Platform and memory

OS: Android 6.1 (Marshmallow), ZenUI 3; Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625; CPU: Octa-Core Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz; GPU: Adreno 506; RAM: 3 GB or 4 GB; Storage: 32 GB or 64 GB or 128 GB; Memory card: Micro SD, up to 256 GB (uses shared SIM slot).

The chipset and memory describe the hardware configuration. They do not establish measured speed, gaming performance or current software support.

Cameras

Rear camera: 12 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.55" / 12 MP, f/2.8, 59mm (telephoto), AF; Rear video: 2160p, 24fps; Front camera: 13 MP, f/2.0; Front video: 1080p, 30fps.

These are the recorded camera specifications. Image quality and stabilisation cannot be judged from resolution alone.

Battery and connections

Battery capacity: Li-Ion 5000 mAh; Battery model: C11P1612; Charging port: USB-C 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector; Headphone jack: 3.5mm Jack; Interfaces: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE; Networks: GSM / HSPA / LTE; SIM: Hybrid Dual SIM.

Battery capacity is not a measured runtime. Charging speed, battery condition and compatibility of replacement parts need separate verification.

What the specifications tell us

Use this overview to compare the recorded configuration with your needs. It does not provide benchmarks or hands-on performance measurements.