Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL
#3782
Nokia 2
#3801Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL
Nokia 2
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.442.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
57.757.7
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL features a glass front and aluminum back, providing a premium feel, while the Nokia 2 has a plastic back with Gorilla Glass 3, making it slightly less robust.
- The Zenfone's 5.2-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels at ~282 ppi, compared to the Nokia 2's 5.0-inch display with a similar resolution but higher pixel density of ~294 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone is equipped with a Mediatek MT6737M chipset and offers more RAM options, while the Nokia 2 utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 with less RAM.
- The Zenfone's rear camera is 13 MP, capable of 1080p video, whereas the Nokia 2 has an 8 MP camera limited to 720p video.
- Both phones have similar battery capacities, with the Zenfone slightly ahead at 4130 mAh versus the Nokia's 4100 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Zenfone runs Android 6.0.1, upgradable to Nougat, while the Nokia 2 comes with Android 7.1.1, upgradable to Oreo, providing a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL
Nokia 2
General
Release Date
2016
2017
Announced
2016
2017
Description
N/A
Versions: EMEA+APAC; LATAM; India
Display
Size
5.2"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6737M (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8909v2 Snapdragon 212 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.25 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-T720MP2
Adreno 304
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.0
5 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4130 mAh
4100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4130 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 4100 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
Reverse wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
149.5 x 73.7 x 8.6 mm (5.89 x 2.90 x 0.34 in)
143.5 x 71.3 x 9.3 mm (5.65 x 2.81 x 0.37 in)
Weight
148 g
161 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Titanium Grey, Glacier Silver, Sand Gold
Pewter/Black, Pewter/White, Copper/Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-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
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), ZenUI 3
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo)
OS Version
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), ZenUI 3
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes