Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone AR ZS571KL
Asus Zenfone V V520KL
Performance
56.554.3
Camera
50.450.4
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
59.058.4
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone AR ZS571KL features a larger 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, compared to the 5.2-inch AMOLED display of the Zenfone V V520KL, which has a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone AR is powered by the Snapdragon 821 chipset, while the Zenfone V uses the slightly less powerful Snapdragon 820.
- Both models have a 23 MP rear camera with OIS, but the Zenfone V can record video at 4K@30fps, whereas the Zenfone AR records at 4K@24fps.
- The Zenfone AR has a larger battery capacity of 3300 mAh compared to the 3000 mAh in the Zenfone V.
- Both devices run on Android 7 (Nougat) with ZenUI 3, providing a similar software experience.
- The Zenfone AR is heavier at 170g and thicker at 9 mm, while the Zenfone V is lighter at 147.1g and slimmer at 7.6 mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone AR ZS571KL
Asus Zenfone V V520KL
General
Release Date
2017
2017
Announced
2017
2017
Description
Versions: ZS571KL (Global); V570KL (Verizon)
For Verizon
Display
Size
5.7"
5.2"
Type
Super AMOLED
AMOLED
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~515 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.35 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 530
Adreno 530
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
32GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
23 MP
23 MP
Main Camera Details
23 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, 4-axis OIS, depth & motion tracking sensors
23 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, 4-axis OIS
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0
8 MP, f/2.0
Video Recording
4K@24fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3, 60% in 39 min7.5W reverse wired
18W wired, PD 2.0, QC2, 60% in 37 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
158.7 x 77.7 x 9 mm (6.25 x 3.06 x 0.35 in)
146.6 x 72.6 x 7.6 mm (5.77 x 2.86 x 0.30 in)
Weight
170 g
147.1 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Sapphire Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/75 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 400/50 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
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 7 (Nougat), ZenUI 3
Android 7 (Nougat), ZenUI 3
OS Version
Android 7 (Nougat), ZenUI 3
Android 7 (Nougat), ZenUI 3
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

