Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 3 ZE520KL
Meizu 15 Lite
Performance
64.369.9
Camera
82.619.1
Display
77.458.9
Battery
22.424.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
56.054.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
43.733.6
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone 3 ZE520KL features a 5.2-inch Super IPS+ display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Meizu 15 Lite has a slightly smaller 5.46-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone 3 is powered by a Snapdragon 625 chipset with a 2.0 GHz CPU, whereas the Meizu 15 Lite uses a Snapdragon 626 with a slightly faster 2.2 GHz CPU, both equipped with Adreno 506 GPUs.
- The Zenfone 3 has a 16 MP rear camera with optical image stabilization and can record 4K video, while the Meizu 15 Lite has a 12 MP rear camera without OIS and supports 1080p video.
- The battery capacity of the Zenfone 3 is 2600 mAh, compared to the Meizu's 3000 mAh, which also supports faster 18W charging.
- Software-wise, the Zenfone 3 runs on Android 6.1 with ZenUI 3, while the Meizu 15 Lite operates on Android 7.1.2 with Flyme 7, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone 3 ZE520KL
Meizu 15 Lite
General
Release Date
2016
2018
Announced
2016
2018
Description
Versions: ZE520KL, ZA520KL
Also known as Meizu M15 in China
Display
Size
5.2"
5.46"
Type
Super IPS+
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8953-Pro Snapdragon 626 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 506
Adreno 506
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF, 4-axis OIS
12 MP, f/1.9, 1.4 µm, dual pixel PDAF
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Six-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146.9 x 74 x 7.7 mm (5.78 x 2.91 x 0.30 in)
143.6 x 72.4 x 7.5 mm (5.65 x 2.85 x 0.30 in)
Weight
144 g
145 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Sapphire Black, Moonlight White, Shimmer Gold
Black, Gold, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / 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, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.2, 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, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7 (Nougat), ZenUI 3
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), Flyme 7
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

