
Overall Score
59.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#3016)59.4
Performance(#4009)60.3
Camera(#3498)42.4
Display(#2969)70.5
Battery(#937)63.5
Build(#2729)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Asus Zenfone Pegasus 3s
Short Review
- The Asus Zenfone Pegasus 3s features a sleek design with dimensions of 149.5 x 73.7 x 8.6 mm and a weight that enhances portability.
- Its 5.2-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 282 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Mediatek MT6750 chipset, with an octa-core CPU and Mali-T860MP2 GPU, supported by 3GB of RAM for multitasking.
- The rear camera captures 13 MP images with f/2.0 aperture and can record video at 1080p, while an 8 MP front camera is available for selfies.
- A robust 5000 mAh battery ensures extended usage, with 15W charging support.
- The device runs on Android 7.0 Nougat with ZenUI 3.1, offering a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, though it lacks 5G and NFC capabilities.
- The phone is available in multiple colors, including gold and gray.
- It does not feature water resistance or stereo speakers, but it includes a headphone jack for audio.
- Overall, the Zenfone Pegasus 3s balances essential features with solid performance.
Specifications
General
Release Date2017
Announced2017
DescriptionReleased as Asus Zenfone 3s Max ZC521TL
Display
Size5.2"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6750 (28 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-T860MP2
Memory32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP, f/2.0
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity5000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details15W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions149.5 x 73.7 x 8.6 mm (5.89 x 2.90 x 0.34 in)
WeightN/A
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsGold, silver, gray, rose gold
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Micro-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 7.0 (Nougat), ZenUI 3.1
OS VersionAndroid 7.0 (Nougat), ZenUI 3.1
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes