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Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom ZE553KL
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Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom ZE553KL

Released: 2017, JanuaryPrice: About 320 EURStatus: Available. Released 2017, February

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 6.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8 (Oreo), ZenUI 3
CPUOcta-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 506
NFCNo
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Dual12 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, 4-axis OIS, 12 MP, f/2.8, 59mm (telephoto), AF, 2.3x optical zoom
Size5.5 inches, 83.4 cm, 2, (~70.2% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeAMOLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
BrandAsus
ModelAsus Zenfone 3 Zoom ZE553KL
PriceAbout 320 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps (Global), LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps (Taiwan)
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsNavy Black, Glacier Silver, Rose Gold
ModelsZ01HD, Z01HDA, ZE553KL
Single13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2017, February
Weight170 g (6.00 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - Global
4G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 - Global
Charging18W wired, 2.5W reverse wired
FeaturesLaser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Internal32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Released2017, January
Announced2017, January
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions154.3 x 77 x 8 mm (6.07 x 3.03 x 0.31 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS

Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom ZE553KL Overview

About Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom ZE553KL Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom ZE553KL is another flagship from Asus's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2017. Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom ZE553KL has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom ZE553KL can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom ZE553KL?

The Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom ZE553KL supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom ZE553KL support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many ASUS devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom ZE553KL void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom ZE553KL will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom ZE553KL run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom ZE553KL.