Asus Zenfone 2 vs Zenfone 5 Review: Major Spec Update!

The Asus Zenfone 2 is launching officially in 11th March in Taiwan and by April you will be able to buy the Zenfone 2 in Malaysia and many other countries. While we are sure most of you can nearly not wait anymore, we have created a Asus Zenfone 2 versus Asus Zenfone 5 comparison for you.

So lets get to our Asus Zenfone 2 versus Asus Zenfone 5 Comparison, one Asus Hotseller last year, the Zenfone 2 the Hotseller of the future.

asus zenfone 2 versus asus zenfone 5 review

Asus Zenfone 2 versus Asus Zenfone 5 Specs

The Asus Zenfone 2 comes with a large 5.5″ Full HD display, protected by Gorilla Glas 3. The Zenfone 2 is powered by Intel’s quadcore 64-Bit Intel Atom Z3560 clocked at 1.8Ghz. There will be 2 versions available with 2GB/4GB RAM and 16GB/64GB internal memory, which can be expended via Micro Sd. There will be also a smaller Zenfone 2 5″ version available with 2GB RAM and HD 720p screen.

asus zenfone 2 versus asus zenfone 5 review

The Zenfone 5 on the other hand comes with an smaller 5″inch display in HD resolution, also protected by Gorilla Glas 3. As usual with Zenfones, the Zenfone 5 also sports an Intel CPU, the dual core Intel Atom Z560, clocked at 1.6Ghz. You also get 2GB of RAM and 16GB/32GB of extendable Memory. The Zenfone 5 works with the PowerVR SGX 544 MP2 GPU. The Asus Zenfone 2 in its 2GB RAM Version gets already more then 50.000 points on Antutu – so its clear who the Benchmark Winner is here.

asus zenfone 2 versus asus zenfone 5 review

The Camera of the Asus Zenfone 2 has been upgraded to a 5MP Selfie Shooter, while the Zenfone 5 gets a 2MP Shooter. Design wise both have the Asus Logo at the center, and Android’s typical three capacative buttons under the display.

asus zenfone 2 versus asus zenfone 5 review
While the Asus Zenfone 2 has no buttons on either of the sides, the Asus Zenfone 5 comes with power buttons and volume rocker on the right side of the display.

asus zenfone 2 versus asus zenfone 5 review

The Zenfone 2 has the Power Button on Top of the Phone, as well as the same 3.5mm Audio Jack as the Zenfone 5.

asus zenfone 2 versus asus zenfone 5 review

Both the Asus Zenfone 2 and Asus Zenfone 5 have a micro usb port and microphone at the bottom.

asus zenfone 2 versus asus zenfone 5 review

Additionally the Zenfone 2 comes with 13MP Main Camera and DUal LED Flash while the Zenfone 5 has a 8MP Main Camera and single LEd flash.

asus zenfone 2 versus asus zenfone 5 review

Both Zenfones, come with removable Back Cover and Asus Logo at the center with the loudspeaker grills. The Zenfone 2 comes with a generous 3000maH battery, compared to the smaller 2110mAh Battery in the Zenfone 5.

asus zenfone 2 versus asus zenfone 5 review

It seems with the Asus Zenfone 2, Asus has been really listening to their fans. You get a faster CPU, more RAM, better Camera, better Battery, and a larger Screen. Moreover Asus will keep the Zenfone 2 cheap at just 199USD for the 2GB Version and probably 299USD for the 4GB Version. We actually think the Asus Zenfone 2 is proof that all other phones are too pricey! And while chinese Brands like Xiaomi have comparable devices, Asus will make sure that the Zenfone 2 is actually available online and offline, when you want it.

The Asus Zenfone 2 will officially launch on March 11th in Taiwan and come in April already to more Markets. Honestly we cant wait, what about you?