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Asus Zenfone Pegasus 3s#3016

Released: 2017

Asus Zenfone Pegasus 3s

Overall Score

59.4

Category 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