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

