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Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL

Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL

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Gionee Max

Gionee Max

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Category Breakdown

Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL
Gionee Max
Performance
50.661.4
Camera
19.119.0
Display
56.556.5
Battery
29.433.7
Build
77.817.3
Connectivity
50.048.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
35.135.5

Summary

  • The Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL features a glass front and aluminum back, providing a premium feel, while the Gionee Max has a more basic build with unspecified materials and is heavier.
  • The Zenfone has a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, whereas the Gionee Max offers a larger 6.1-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels, both maintaining a similar pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the Zenfone is powered by a Mediatek MT6737M chipset with a quad-core CPU, while the Gionee Max utilizes an Unisoc SC9863A with an octa-core CPU, potentially offering better multitasking.
  • Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Gionee Max includes an additional depth sensor, although video recording is slightly lower at 24fps compared to the Zenfone's 30fps.
  • The Gionee Max boasts a larger 5000 mAh battery compared to the Zenfone's 4130 mAh, which may provide longer usage.
  • Finally, the Zenfone runs on Android 6.0.1, upgradable to 7.0, while the Gionee Max operates on Android 10, offering a more modern software experience.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL
Gionee Max

General

Release Date

2016
2020, August 25

Announced

2016
2020, August 25

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

5.2"
6.1"

Type

IPS LCD
IPS LCD

Resolution

720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)

PPI

720
720

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6737M (28 nm)
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)

CPU

Quad-core 1.25 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)

GPU

Mali-T720MP2
IMG8322

Memory

16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

13 MP, f/2.2, AF
13 MP, (wide), AF0.3 MP (depth)

Main Camera Features

LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash

Front Camera

5 MP, f/2.0
5 MP

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
1080p@24fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

4130 mAh
5000 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Po 4130 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 5000 mAh

Charging Details

Reverse wired
N/A

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)
148 x 70.9 x 10.8 mm (5.83 x 2.79 x 0.43 in)

Weight

148 g
185 g

Materials

Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
N/A

Colors

Titanium Grey, Glacier Silver, Sand Gold
Black, Red, Royal Blue

Foldable

SAR

N/A
0.41 W/kg (head)     0.90 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac

Bluetooth

4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.2, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS

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 10

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity