Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 4 Max ZC520KL
Tecno Pouvoir 3
Performance
53.554.1
Camera
27.929.8
Display
56.556.5
Battery
29.333.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
49.941.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
31.233.1
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone 4 Max ZC520KL features a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Tecno Pouvoir 3 has a larger 6.2-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1500 pixels, offering a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset with a quad-core CPU at 1.4 GHz, compared to the Mediatek MT6739WA in the Pouvoir 3, which runs at 1.3 GHz.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Pouvoir 3 offers a higher resolution 13 MP front camera versus the Zenfone's 8 MP.
- The Zenfone has a 4100 mAh battery, while the Pouvoir 3 provides a larger 5000 mAh capacity.
- Software-wise, the Zenfone runs Android 7 (Nougat) upgradable to 8 (Oreo) with ZenUI, whereas the Pouvoir 3 operates on Android 8.1 (Oreo) with HIOS 4.1.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone 4 Max ZC520KL
Tecno Pouvoir 3
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)
720 x 1500 pixels (~268 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
NEG
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6739WA (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 308
PowerVR GE8100
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
13 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4100 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4100 mAh, non-removable
5000 mAh, non-removable
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)
157.6 x 76.7 x 8.5 mm (6.20 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
Weight
156 g
168 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold, Silver
Gold, Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
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 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8 (Oreo), ZenUI 4
Android 8.1 (Oreo), HIOS 4.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

