Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB) vs Sony Xperia Z2 (3G)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 3 vs Sony Xperia Z2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/9/2016 10:08 AM, updated: 3/13/2023 9:26 AM

Compare Sony Xperia Z2 X Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS+

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2650
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Sony Xperia Z2 (3G) Compare Asus Zenfone 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

20.7
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 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!

14 Advantages Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)	vs	8 Advantages Sony Xperia Z2 (3G)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)43% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+144 grams (5.04 ounces)13% Lighter	vs	163 grams (5.71 ounces)
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)6% Thinner	vs	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo/video only main camera
+(front) 8MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+16GB (12GB available)20% More internal storage for applications and files
(back) 16MP	vs	+(back) 20.7MP30% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2650 mAh	vs	+3200 mAh21% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

30 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

TFT Super IPS+ / TFT IPS LCD

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

424 PPI

5.2"

Only digital zoom

+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)	Sony Xperia Z2 (3G)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)	Xperia Z2 (3G)
Other model names	Zenfone 3 ZE520KL 2GB/16GB 5.2" Dual-SIM 1A090BR	Sony Xperia Z2 D6502 L50w, Sony Xperia Z2 HSPA, Sony Sirius
Country or region available	(Global, International), Brazil, China, Philippines, India	feature not registered
Brand	Asus	Sony
Release date	7/12/2016	3/1/2014
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.98 x 146.87 millimeters (2.91 x 5.78 in)	73.3 x 146.8 millimeters (2.89 x 5.78 in)
Weight	144 grams (5.04 ounces)	163 grams (5.71 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)	Sony Xperia Z2 (3G)
Display type	TFT Super IPS+	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	2.5D glass	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)	Sony Xperia Z2 (3G)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	ZenUI 3.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)	Sony Xperia Z2 (3G)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 (MSM8953) (14nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AB (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 (650MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)	Sony Xperia Z2 (3G)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)	Sony Xperia Z2 (3G)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Global: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 India: UMTS 850/900/2100 Brazil: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	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)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Global: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 India: UMTS 850/900/2100 Brazil: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)	Sony Xperia Z2 (3G)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital 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/video only main camera
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)	Sony Xperia Z2 (3G)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
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
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)	Sony Xperia Z2 (3G)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, XviD, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)	Sony Xperia Z2 (3G)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Micro-B USB MHL-2
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)	Sony Xperia Z2 (3G)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)	Sony Xperia Z2 (3G)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2650 mAh	3200 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	19 hours
Standby	feature not registered	740 hours (30.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)	Sony Xperia Z2 (3G)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Sapphire Black, Moonlight White, Shimmer Gold	• Colors: Black, White, Purple • USB OTG On-The-Go • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3 X-Reality • Sony TRILUMINOS display • 3D Surround Sound • Sony Clear Audio+ • HD Voice • Miracast • ANT+ support • IP58 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1m and 30min Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)	Sony Xperia Z2 (3G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered