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Asus Zenfone 4 Max ZC520KL

Asus Zenfone 4 Max ZC520KL

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Xiaomi Redmi 3s Prime

Xiaomi Redmi 3s Prime

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Category Breakdown

Asus Zenfone 4 Max ZC520KL
Xiaomi Redmi 3s Prime
Performance
53.560.3
Camera
27.919.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
29.329.3
Build
0.277.8
Connectivity
49.945.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
31.236.4

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 Xiaomi Redmi 3s Prime has a slightly smaller 5.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~294 ppi.
  • In terms of performance, the Zenfone is powered by a Snapdragon 425 chipset with a quad-core CPU, whereas the Redmi 3s Prime utilizes a more capable Snapdragon 430 with an octa-core CPU, providing better multitasking capabilities.
  • Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Redmi 3s Prime offers a faster f/2.0 aperture compared to the f/2.4 of the Zenfone.
  • Both devices are equipped with a 4100 mAh battery, but the Redmi 3s Prime supports 10W charging, while the Zenfone lacks fast charging.
  • The Zenfone runs Android 7 (Nougat) with ZenUI 4, while the Redmi 3s Prime operates on Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) with MIUI 9.2, indicating a more updated software experience for the Zenfone.
  • In terms of build quality, the Redmi 3s Prime has a glass front and aluminum back, making it feel more premium compared to the Zenfone's plastic construction.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Asus Zenfone 4 Max ZC520KL
Xiaomi Redmi 3s Prime

General

Release Date

2017
2016

Announced

2017
2016

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

5.2"
5"

Type

IPS LCD
IPS LCD

Resolution

720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)

PPI

720
720

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)

CPU

Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53

GPU

Adreno 308
Adreno 505

Memory

16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

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

Camera

Main Camera

13 MP, AF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF

Main Camera Features

LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama

Front Camera

8 MP
5 MP, f/2.2

Front Camera Features

LED flash
N/A

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

4100 mAh
4100 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Po 4100 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 4100 mAh, non-removable

Charging Details

Reverse wired
10W wired

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)
139.3 x 69.6 x 8.5 mm (5.48 x 2.74 x 0.33 in)

Weight

156 g
144 g

Materials

N/A
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame

Colors

Black, Gold, Silver
Gold, Dark Gray, Silver

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-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 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

4.1, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS

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 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), MIUI 9.2

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

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