Overall Score
31.1Category Breakdown
Overall(#4794)31.1
Performance(#4370)59.8
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#1527)33.7
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#5248)43.1
Audio(#1963)8.9
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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
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, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
Main Camera FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera8 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity5000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details15W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions149.5 x 73.7 x 8.6 mm (5.89 x 2.90 x 0.34 in)
WeightN/A
MaterialsN/A
ColorsGold, silver, gray, rose gold
Foldable✗
SARN/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 7.0 (Nougat), ZenUI 3.1
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass