Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL
#4258
Lava X2
#3175Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL
Lava X2
Performance
50.668.0
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
29.433.7
Build
77.867.9
Connectivity
50.050.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
35.143.3
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL features a more premium build with a glass front and aluminum back, while the Lava X2 has a plastic back and frame, resulting in a heavier device.
- In terms of display, the Zenfone has a smaller 5.2-inch screen with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, compared to the larger 6.5-inch display of the Lava X2 with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels.
- Performance-wise, the Zenfone is powered by a quad-core processor, whereas the Lava X2 utilizes an octa-core chipset, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- The Zenfone's rear camera is 13 MP, providing higher resolution images than the 8 MP camera on the Lava X2, although both can record video at 1080p.
- Battery capacity is another differentiator, with the Zenfone housing a 4130 mAh battery compared to the Lava's 5000 mAh, suggesting longer usage time for the latter.
- Lastly, the Zenfone runs on an older Android version (Marshmallow) with ZenUI, while the Lava X2 operates on Android 11 (Go edition), offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL
Lava X2
General
Release Date
2016
2022, March 04
Announced
2016
2022, March 04
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.2"
6.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6737M (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6765G Helio G35 (12 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.25 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-T720MP2
PowerVR GE8320
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
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1.12µm, AFQVGA
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
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)
165 x 76 x 9 mm (6.50 x 2.99 x 0.35 in)
Weight
148 g
192 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Titanium Grey, Glacier Silver, Sand Gold
Blue, Cyan
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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 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
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 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 11 (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity