Asus ROG Phone 3 (512GB/16GB) vs Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Asus ROG Phone 3 vs Asus Zenfone 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/12/2020 9:44 PM, updated: 3/13/2023 9:26 AM

Compare Asus Zenfone 3 X Asus ROG Phone 3 (512GB/16GB) 24Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.59"
AMOLED

1080x2340

64
MP

24mp

16GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 32GB) Compare Asus ROG Phone 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS+

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2650
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus ROG Phone 3 (512GB/16GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

24 Advantages Asus ROG Phone 3 (512GB/16GB)	vs	8 Advantages Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 32GB)
+3.09GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)34% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+16GB LPDDR54 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+512GB (479GB available)19 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (24GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT Super IPS+
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+144Hz140% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1080x2340 pixels22% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+6.59"27% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+(triple camera) 64MP + 13MP + 5MP4 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+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)
+(front) 24MP198% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	4K UHD (3840x2160)
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.0 Oreo
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE
+(5G SA/NSA) 5000 Mbps32 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+6000 mAh126% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2650 mAh
+30W2 times 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
+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]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + 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
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
240 grams (8.4 ounces)	vs	+144 grams (5.04 ounces)67% Lighter
9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)28% Thinner
391 PPI	vs	+424 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	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

22 Common items in both devices

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

Only digital zoom

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

HDR photo on both cameras

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

Multitouch

+15 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Asus ROG Phone 3 (512GB/16GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	ROG Phone 3 (512GB/16GB)	Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 32GB)
Other model names	Asus ROG Phone 3 ZS661KS, ZS661KSF (16GB RAM)	Zenfone 3 ZE520KL 3GB/32GB 5.2" Dual-SIM
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), Brazil, China, Philippines, India
Brand	Asus	Asus
Release date	7/22/2020	7/12/2016
Depth	9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	78 x 171 millimeters (3.07 x 6.73 in)	73.98 x 146.87 millimeters (2.91 x 5.78 in)
Weight	240 grams (8.4 ounces)	144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus ROG Phone 3 (512GB/16GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 32GB)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT Super IPS+
Screen size	6.59" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~79.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	391 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 6	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	144Hz	60Hz
Display features	650nits[typ] HDR10+	2.5D glass
🤖 Operating System
	Asus ROG Phone 3 (512GB/16GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 32GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	ZenUI 3.0
⚙️ Processor
	Asus ROG Phone 3 (512GB/16GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (SM8250-AB) (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 (MSM8953) (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.09GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-646MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 506 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus ROG Phone 3 (512GB/16GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 32GB)
RAM memory	16GB LPDDR5	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	512GB (479GB available) UFS 3.1	32GB (24GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus ROG Phone 3 (512GB/16GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 32GB)
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	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	5000/150 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Global: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 India: UMTS 850/900/2100 Brazil: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE A version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) B version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat4 Global: LTE (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) India: LTE (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (40) Brazil: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 28)
Primary 5G network	A version: SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 28, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79) B version: SA/NSA (41, 77, 78, 79)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Global: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 India: UMTS 850/900/2100 Brazil: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Asus ROG Phone 3 (512GB/16GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.4125°11mm 5MP macro f/2.0	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.72" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital 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	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps
📸 Front camera
	Asus ROG Phone 3 (512GB/16GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	24 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus ROG Phone 3 (512GB/16GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	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, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus ROG Phone 3 (512GB/16GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 32GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, 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, GALILEO, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus ROG Phone 3 (512GB/16GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus ROG Phone 3 (512GB/16GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6000 mAh	2650 mAh
Charger, watts	30W Wired fast charging 10W Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 3/4 USB Power Delivery 3.0	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Asus ROG Phone 3 (512GB/16GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 32GB)
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 glare • ROG UI (Republic Of Gamers) • Always-On display • DTS:X stereo speakers (2 amplifiers) • 24-bit/192kHz audio • AeroActive Cooler 3	• Colors: Sapphire Black, Moonlight White, Shimmer Gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus ROG Phone 3 (512GB/16GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.74W/kg (head), 1.5W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered