Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL
#4258
Asus Zenfone 4 Max ZC520KL
#4769Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL
Asus Zenfone 4 Max ZC520KL
Performance
50.653.5
Camera
19.127.9
Display
56.556.5
Battery
29.429.3
Build
77.80.2
Connectivity
50.049.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
35.131.2
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL features a glass front and aluminum back, weighing 148g, while the Zenfone 4 Max ZC520KL has a slightly heavier build at 156g with similar materials.
- Both models have a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering the same pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone 4 Max is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset, providing a slightly faster CPU at 1.4 GHz compared to the 1.25 GHz of the Mediatek MT6737M in the Zenfone 3 Max.
- The camera systems are similar with both having a 13 MP rear camera, but the Zenfone 4 Max includes a 5 MP depth sensor for added functionality, and it also boasts an 8 MP front camera compared to the 5 MP on the Zenfone 3 Max.
- Battery capacity is comparable, with the Zenfone 3 Max at 4130mAh and the Zenfone 4 Max at 4100mAh, while the Zenfone 4 Max runs on a newer Android 7 (Nougat) with ZenUI 4, compared to Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) on the Zenfone 3 Max, which is upgradable to Nougat.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL
Asus Zenfone 4 Max ZC520KL
General
Release Date
2016
2017
Announced
2016
2017
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.2"
5.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6737M (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.25 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720MP2
Adreno 308
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, AF
13 MP, AF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0
8 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4130 mAh
4100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4130 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4100 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
Reverse wired
Reverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
149.5 x 73.7 x 8.6 mm (5.89 x 2.90 x 0.34 in)
150.5 x 73.3 x 8.8 mm (5.93 x 2.89 x 0.35 in)
Weight
148 g
156 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
N/A
Colors
Titanium Grey, Glacier Silver, Sand Gold
Black, Gold, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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 Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), ZenUI 3
Android 7 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8 (Oreo), ZenUI 4
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass