Asus Zenfone C ZC451CG
#6960
Nokia Lumia 520
#7004Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone C ZC451CG
Nokia Lumia 520
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.367.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
53.853.8
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone C ZC451CG features a slightly larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, compared to the Nokia Lumia 520's 4.0-inch display at 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in a marginally lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone C is powered by a dual-core Intel Atom Z2520 at 1.2 GHz with 1GB RAM, while the Lumia 520 uses a dual-core Qualcomm MSM8227 at 1.0 GHz with 512MB RAM, giving the Zenfone an edge in multitasking.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Zenfone can record video at 1080p, whereas the Lumia is limited to 720p.
- The Zenfone C's battery capacity is 2100 mAh, significantly larger than the Lumia's 1430 mAh, which may offer better longevity.
- Both phones run on older operating systems, with the Zenfone on Android 4.4.2 and the Lumia on Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring plastic frames and glass fronts, but the Zenfone is heavier at 150g compared to the Lumia's 124g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone C ZC451CG
Nokia Lumia 520
General
Release Date
2015
2013
Announced
2015
2013
Description
N/A
Versions: Nokia Lumia 521 RM-917 (T-Mobile)
Display
Size
4.5"
4"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Oleophobic coating
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Intel Atom Z2520
Qualcomm MSM8227
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
Dual-core 1.0 GHz
GPU
PowerVR SGX544MP2
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.0, AF
5 MP, f/2.4, 28mm (wide), 1/4.0", AF
Front Camera
2.8 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA, f/2.8
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2100 mAh
1430 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1430 mAh, removable (BL-5J)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
136.5 x 67 x 10.9 mm (5.37 x 2.64 x 0.43 in)
119.9 x 64 x 9.9 mm, 75.7 cc (4.72 x 2.52 x 0.39 in)
Weight
150 g
124 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Charcoal Black, Pearl White, Cherry Red
Yellow, red, cyan, white/black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP, LE/ aptX after WP8 Denim update
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes