Apple iPhone SE 2020 (64GB) vs Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone SE (2020) vs Asus Zenfone 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/21/2020 7:57 PM, updated: 3/13/2023 9:26 AM

Compare Asus Zenfone 3 X Apple iPhone SE 2020 (64GB) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS

750x1334

12
MP

7.1mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

1821
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB) Compare Apple iPhone SE (2020) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS+

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone SE 2020 (64GB)

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16 Advantages Apple iPhone SE 2020 (64GB)	vs	13 Advantages Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)
+2.65GHz 64bit Hexa-core (7nm)5% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+148 grams (5.18 ounces)5% Lighter	vs	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)5% Thinner	vs	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT Super IPS+
+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+18W80% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	10W
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
3GB LPDDR4X	vs	+4GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (49GB available)	vs	+64GB (55GB available)12% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
750x1334 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels107% Higher resolution screen
326 PPI	vs	+401 PPI23% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.7"	vs	+5.5"17% Larger screen
(back) 12MP	vs	+(back) 16MP33% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 7.1MP	vs	+(front) 8MP13% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
1821 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh65% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
proprietary audio output	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

24 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back

60Hz

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization / OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPhone SE 2020 (64GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone SE 2020 (64GB)	Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)
Other model names	iPhone SE 2 A2275, A2296, A2298, iPhone SE2	Zenfone 3 ZE552KL 4GB/64GB 5.5" Dual-SIM, Asus Libra
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), (Global, International), Brazil, Canada, China, USA, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan
Brand	Apple	Asus
Release date	4/24/2020, Announced: 4/15/2020	7/12/2016
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.3 x 138.4 millimeters (2.65 x 5.45 in)	77.38 x 152.59 millimeters (3.05 x 6.01 in)
Weight	148 grams (5.18 ounces)	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone SE 2020 (64GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT Super IPS+
Screen size	4.7" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	750x1334 pixels (16:9)	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	625nits[typ] Wide color gamut True-tone Oleophobic coating screen	2.5D glass
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone SE 2020 (64GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)
System version	iOS 13	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	iOS 16	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	ZenUI 3.0
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone SE 2020 (64GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A13 Bionic (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 (MSM8953) (14nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.65GHz Lightning (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz Thunder (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Apple GPU MP4	Qualcomm Adreno 506 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 462253 (v8) Geekbench: 3237 (v5.1)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone SE 2020 (64GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (49GB available) NVMe (SSD)	64GB (55GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone SE 2020 (64GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Global: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 Taiwan: UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100 India: UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 VoLTE A2275 (USA, Canada, Puerto Rico version), A2298 (China version): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD‑LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) A2296 (Global version): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66) TD‑LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)	LTE Cat6 Global: LTE (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) Taiwan: LTE (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) India: LTE (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (40) Brazil/USA: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Global: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 Taiwan: UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100 India: UMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat16 VoLTE A2275 (USA, Canada, Puerto Rico version), A2298 (China version): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD‑LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) A2296 (Global version): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66) TD‑LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	iPhone SE 2020 (64GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@240fps	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps
📸 Front camera
	iPhone SE 2020 (64GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	7.1 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3072x2304 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone SE 2020 (64GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone SE 2020 (64GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	proprietary audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone SE 2020 (64GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone SE 2020 (64GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1821 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	7.5W Qi wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPhone SE 2020 (64GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Red • Apple Pay	• Colors: Sapphire Black, Moonlight White, Shimmer Gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone SE 2020 (64GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.17W/kg (head), 1.16W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.98W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)	feature not registered