Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 3 ZE552KL
Huawei P20
Performance
64.376.4
Camera
65.884.5
Display
77.458.9
Battery
24.226.4
Build
76.478.7
Connectivity
55.464.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
47.652.5
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone 3 ZE552KL features a glass front and back with an aluminum frame, weighing 155g and measuring 152.6 x 77.4 x 7.7 mm, while the Huawei P20 has a similar build but is slightly smaller and heavier at 165g and 149.1 x 70.8 x 7.7 mm.
- The Zenfone 3 has a 5.5-inch Super IPS+ display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, whereas the P20 offers a 5.8-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2240 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone is powered by a Snapdragon 625 chipset, while the P20 utilizes a more advanced Kirin 970, providing superior processing capabilities.
- The camera on the Zenfone 3 includes a 16 MP rear sensor with OIS, while the P20 features a dual-camera setup with a 12 MP main sensor and a 20 MP monochrome sensor, enhancing low-light performance and versatility.
- The Zenfone 3 has a 3000mAh battery, while the P20 offers a larger 3400mAh battery with faster charging capabilities.
- Software-wise, the Zenfone runs on Android 6.0.1 with ZenUI, while the P20 operates on Android 8.1 with EMUI, providing a more updated user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone 3 ZE552KL
Huawei P20
General
Release Date
2016
2018, April 06
Announced
2016
2018, March 27
Description
N/A
Versions: EML-L09C, EML-L29C (Global); EML-AL00, EML-TL00 (China, Hong Kong)
Display
Size
5.5"
5.8"
Type
Super IPS+
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 2240 pixels, 18.7:9 ratio (~429 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)
Kirin 970 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 506
Mali-G72 MP12
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF, 3-axis OIS
12 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.55µm, PDAF, OIS20 MP B/W, f/1.6, 27mm (wide), 1/2.7", PDAF
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica optics, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0
24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3400 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
22.5W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
152.6 x 77.4 x 7.7 mm (6.01 x 3.05 x 0.30 in)
149.1 x 70.8 x 7.7 mm (5.87 x 2.79 x 0.30 in)
Weight
155 g
165 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Sapphire Black, Moonlight White, Shimmer Gold
Twilight, Black, Midnight Blue, Pink Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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 (Global), LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps (Taiwan)
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat16 1024/150 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
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX HD
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.1
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), ZenUI 3
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

