Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone Pegasus 3s
Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual
Performance
59.865.6
Camera
19.128.4
Display
56.567.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.289.8
Connectivity
43.150.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
31.146.6
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone Pegasus 3s features a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual has a larger 6.22-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Pegasus 3s is powered by a Mediatek MT6750 chipset, whereas the Redmi 8A Dual utilizes a more efficient Qualcomm Snapdragon 439.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera, but the Redmi 8A Dual includes an additional 2 MP depth sensor.
- Battery capacity is identical at 5000 mAh, but the Redmi 8A Dual supports faster charging at 18W compared to 15W for the Pegasus 3s.
- The Pegasus 3s runs on Android 7.0 with ZenUI 3.1, while the Redmi 8A Dual comes with Android 9.0, upgradable to Android 10 with MIUI 12, offering a more modern software experience.
- Build quality differs as well, with the Redmi 8A Dual featuring Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and a plastic back, while the Pegasus 3s has a more traditional design without specified materials.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone Pegasus 3s
Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual
General
Release Date
2017
2020, February 11
Announced
2017
2020, February 11
Description
Released as Asus Zenfone 3s Max ZC521TL
N/A
Display
Size
5.2"
6.22"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6750 (28 nm)
Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53)
GPU
Mali-T860MP2
Adreno 505
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
15W wired
18W wired2.5W reverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
149.5 x 73.7 x 8.6 mm (5.89 x 2.90 x 0.34 in)
156.5 x 75.4 x 9.4 mm (6.16 x 2.97 x 0.37 in)
Weight
N/A
188 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Gold, silver, gray, rose gold
Sky White, Sea Blue, Midnight Grey
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.34 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body)
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 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat), ZenUI 3.1
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

