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Asus Zenfone 4 Max ZC520KL

Asus Zenfone 4 Max ZC520KL

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Cubot Pocket

Cubot Pocket

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Category Breakdown

Asus Zenfone 4 Max ZC520KL
Cubot Pocket
Performance
53.568.9
Camera
27.939.6
Display
56.555.2
Battery
29.324.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
49.960.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
31.239.6

Summary

  • The Asus Zenfone 4 Max ZC520KL features a larger 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Cubot Pocket has a smaller 4.0-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 540 x 1080 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the Zenfone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset with up to 3GB of RAM, whereas the Cubot Pocket utilizes a more recent Unisoc Tiger T310 chipset with 4GB of RAM, potentially providing better multitasking capabilities.
  • The Zenfone's camera setup includes a 13 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera, while the Cubot Pocket boasts a 16 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, suggesting superior photography on the Cubot.
  • Battery capacity is another differentiator, with the Zenfone housing a 4100 mAh battery compared to the Cubot's 3000 mAh.
  • Finally, the Zenfone runs on Android 7, upgradable to Android 8, while the Cubot Pocket operates on Android 11, indicating a more modern software experience.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Asus Zenfone 4 Max ZC520KL
Cubot Pocket

General

Release Date

2017
2022

Announced

2017
2022

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

5.2"
4"

Type

IPS LCD
IPS LCD

Resolution

720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
540 x 1080 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~302 ppi density)

PPI

720
540

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
Unisoc Tiger T310 (12 nm)

CPU

Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core (1x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 3x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)

GPU

Adreno 308
PowerVR GE8300

Memory

16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Camera

Main Camera

13 MP, AF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
16 MP, (wide), AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash

Front Camera

8 MP
5 MP

Front Camera Features

LED flash
N/A

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
Yes

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps
Yes

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

4100 mAh
3000 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Po 4100 mAh, non-removable
3000 mAh

Charging Details

Reverse wired
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

150.5 x 73.3 x 8.8 mm (5.93 x 2.89 x 0.35 in)
119 x 58 x 12.5 mm (4.69 x 2.28 x 0.49 in)

Weight

156 g
128 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, Gold, Silver
Black, Black/Red, Green/Gold

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

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 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band

Bluetooth

4.1, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C

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 7 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8 (Oreo), ZenUI 4
Android 11

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass