Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 3s Max ZC521TL
Energizer Power Max P18K Pop
Performance
60.364.8
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
63.563.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
59.460.7
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone 3s Max ZC521TL features a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Energizer Power Max P18K Pop has a larger 6.2-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone is powered by a Mediatek MT6750 chipset, whereas the Power Max utilizes a more advanced Mediatek MT6771 Helio P70, offering better processing capabilities.
- The Zenfone's rear camera is 13 MP, compared to the Power Max's 12 MP setup, which includes additional depth sensors, though both can record 1080p video.
- Battery capacity is a significant difference, with the Zenfone at 5000 mAh and the Power Max boasting an impressive 18000 mAh, supporting longer usage times.
- The Zenfone runs on Android 7 with ZenUI 3, while the Power Max operates on Android 9.0, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone 3s Max ZC521TL
Energizer Power Max P18K Pop
General
Release Date
2017
2019
Announced
2017
2019
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.2"
6.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~407 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6750 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6771 Helio P70 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-T860MP2
Mali-G72 MP3
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
12 MP, PDAF5 MP2 MP, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
8 MP
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
18000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 18000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
Reverse wired
18W wired, PD2.02.5W reverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
149.5 x 73.7 x 8.9 mm (5.89 x 2.90 x 0.35 in)
⁓ 30-40 mm thickness
Weight
175 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gold, Black
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 7 (Nougat), ZenUI 3
Android 9.0 (Pie)
OS Version
Android 7 (Nougat), ZenUI 3
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No

