Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL
#4258
Lenovo A5
#4549Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL
Lenovo A5
Performance
50.652.8
Camera
19.135.5
Display
56.556.5
Battery
29.428.1
Build
77.80.2
Connectivity
50.046.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
35.132.6
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL features a glass front and aluminum back, providing a premium feel, while the Lenovo A5 has a slightly heavier build with a plastic design.
- In terms of display, the Zenfone has a 5.2-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, whereas the A5 offers a 5.45-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, resulting in a slightly better pixel density.
- Performance-wise, the Zenfone is powered by a Mediatek MT6737M chipset with a 1.25 GHz CPU, while the A5 uses a more efficient Mediatek MT6739 at 1.5 GHz.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the A5 supports 60fps video recording, compared to the Zenfone's 30fps.
- The Zenfone has a larger 4130 mAh battery, while the A5's 4000 mAh battery supports faster 10W charging.
- Software-wise, the Zenfone runs Android 6.0.1 with ZenUI 3, while the A5 operates on Android 8.0 with ZUI 3.9, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL
Lenovo A5
General
Release Date
2016
2018
Announced
2016
2018
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.2"
5.45"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6737M (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6739 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.25 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720MP2
PowerVR GE8100
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 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, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0
8 MP, f/2.2, 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4130 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4130 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
Reverse wired
10W 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)
146.2 x 70.9 x 9.8 mm (5.76 x 2.79 x 0.39 in)
Weight
148 g
160 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
N/A
Colors
Titanium Grey, Glacier Silver, Sand Gold
Black, Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Dual 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/ac, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
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 8.0 (Oreo), ZUI 3.9
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity