Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe 5.5 ZS550KL
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Asus Zenfone 3 ZE520KL
#3532Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe 5.5 ZS550KL
Asus Zenfone 3 ZE520KL
Performance
62.560.3
Camera
50.050.0
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
59.058.3
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe 5.5 ZS550KL features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Zenfone 3 ZE520KL has a slightly smaller 5.2-inch Super IPS+ display with the same resolution but higher pixel density at ~424 ppi.
- Both models are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset and offer similar performance, though the Deluxe variant has more RAM options.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both devices have a 16 MP rear camera with OIS, but the ZE520KL includes 4-axis OIS and supports 1080p video at 60fps.
- The Deluxe model has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the 2600 mAh in the ZE520KL, which may provide better longevity.
- Both phones run on Android 6.1 with ZenUI 3, but the Deluxe model supports NFC while the ZE520KL does not.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Deluxe being slightly heavier and larger.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe 5.5 ZS550KL
Asus Zenfone 3 ZE520KL
General
Release Date
2016
2016
Announced
2016
2016
Description
N/A
Versions: ZE520KL, ZA520KL
Display
Size
5.5"
5.2"
Type
IPS LCD
Super IPS+
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 506
Adreno 506
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
16 MP
Main Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF, OIS
16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF, 4-axis OIS
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0
8 MP, f/2.0
Video Recording
4K@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3, 60% in 40 min
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
151.5 x 76.7 x 7.8 mm (5.96 x 3.02 x 0.31 in)
146.9 x 74 x 7.7 mm (5.78 x 2.91 x 0.30 in)
Weight
151 g
144 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Shimmer Gold
Sapphire Black, Moonlight White, Shimmer Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps (Global) or LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps (TW/HK/SG/PH)
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 6.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7 (Nougat), ZenUI 3
Android 6.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7 (Nougat), ZenUI 3
OS Version
Android 6.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7 (Nougat), ZenUI 3
Android 6.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7 (Nougat), ZenUI 3
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes