Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 4 Max ZC520KL
Cubot Pocket
Performance
54.356.5
Camera
42.442.5
Display
70.570.0
Battery
58.558.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
56.857.5
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
16 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, AF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
16 MP, (wide), AF
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP
5 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
Yes
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold, Silver
Black, Black/Red, Green/Gold
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 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
Software
Operating System
Android 7 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8 (Oreo), ZenUI 4
Android 11
OS Version
Android 7 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8 (Oreo), ZenUI 4
Android 11
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No

