Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 3s Max ZC521TL
Infinix Hot 10i
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
63.563.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
59.459.4
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone 3s Max ZC521TL features a compact 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Infinix Hot 10i offers a larger 6.52-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone is powered by the older Mediatek MT6750 chipset, whereas the Hot 10i utilizes the more efficient Mediatek MT6769V Helio G70.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Hot 10i's camera has a wider aperture of f/1.8 and supports video recording at 1440p, compared to the Zenfone's 1080p.
- The Zenfone has a 5000 mAh battery, while the Hot 10i boasts a larger 6000 mAh battery with faster 18W charging.
- Software-wise, the Zenfone runs on Android 7 with ZenUI 3, whereas the Hot 10i operates on a more recent Android 11 with XOS 7.5, providing a more updated user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone 3s Max ZC521TL
Infinix Hot 10i
General
Release Date
2017
2021, May 20
Announced
2017
2021, May 20
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.2"
6.52"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 500 nits (peak)
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6750 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6769V Helio G70 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-T860MP2
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
13 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AFQVGA
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP
5 MP, (wide)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1440p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
Unspecified
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
6000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
6000 mAh
Charging Details
Reverse wired
18W 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)
164.3 x 76 x 9.6 mm (6.47 x 2.99 x 0.38 in)
Weight
175 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gold, Black
Black, Purple, Morandi Green, Heart of Ocean
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 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
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, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 7 (Nougat), ZenUI 3
Android 11, XOS 7.5
OS Version
Android 7 (Nougat), ZenUI 3
Android 11, XOS 7.5
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

