Asus Zenfone 3 ZE520KL
#3532
HTC 10 evo
#3797Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 3 ZE520KL
HTC 10 evo
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
50.050.0
Display
70.567.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
58.357.7
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone 3 ZE520KL features a 5.2-inch Super IPS+ display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the HTC 10 evo has a larger 5.5-inch Super LCD3 display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone is powered by a Snapdragon 625 chipset, whereas the HTC utilizes a more powerful Snapdragon 810, which may provide better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 16 MP rear camera with OIS, but the HTC offers enhanced video recording options.
- The Zenfone's battery capacity is 2600 mAh compared to the HTC's 3200 mAh, giving the latter a potential advantage in longevity.
- Software-wise, the Zenfone runs on Android 6.1 but is upgradable to Nougat, while the HTC 10 evo comes with Android 7.0 out of the box, providing a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone 3 ZE520KL
HTC 10 evo
General
Release Date
2016
2016
Announced
2016
2016
Description
Versions: ZE520KL, ZA520KL
Also known as HTC Bolt in USA
Display
Size
5.2"
5.5"
Type
Super IPS+
Super LCD3
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~534 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57)
GPU
Adreno 506
Adreno 430
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
16 MP
Main Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF, 4-axis OIS
16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF, OIS
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0
8 MP, f/2.4
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps
4K@30fps (24-bit/192kHz audio), 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC2
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
146.9 x 74 x 7.7 mm (5.78 x 2.91 x 0.30 in)
153.6 x 77.3 x 8.1 mm (6.05 x 3.04 x 0.32 in)
Weight
144 g
174 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Sapphire Black, Moonlight White, Shimmer Gold
Silver, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps (Global) or LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps (TW/HK/SG/PH)
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 6.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7 (Nougat), ZenUI 3
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
OS Version
Android 6.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7 (Nougat), ZenUI 3
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No