Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB) vs Sony Xperia Z5 Compact (E5823)
Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 3 vs Sony Xperia Z5 Compact phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.2"
IPS+
IPS+
1080x1920
16
MP
MP
8mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
2650
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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4.6"
IPS
IPS
720x1280
23
MP
MP
5mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
2700
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)
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26 Common items in both devices |
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC |
TFT Super IPS+ / TFT IPS LCD |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
f/2.0 (aperture) |
+19 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlightπ± Model features | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB) | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact (E5823) | |
Model | Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB) | Xperia Z5 Compact (E5823) |
Other model names | Zenfone 3 ZE520KL 2GB/16GB 5.2" Dual-SIM 1A090BR | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact LTE-A, Sony E5823, Sony Suzuran |
Country or region available | (Global, International), Brazil, China, Philippines, India | feature not registered |
Brand | Asus | Sony |
Release date | 7/12/2016 | 9/30/2015 |
Depth | 7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches) | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 73.98 x 146.87 millimeters (2.91 x 5.78 in) | 65 x 127 millimeters (2.56 x 5 in) |
Weight | 144 grams (5.04 ounces) | 138 grams (4.83 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back | Plastic body, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
π² Display | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB) | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact (E5823) | |
Display type | TFT Super IPS+ | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 5.2" inches | 4.6" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~70.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels (16:9) | 720x1280 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 424 PPI | 319 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 |
π€ Operating System | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB) | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact (E5823) | |
System version | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop |
Firmware update | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 7.1.1 Nougat |
User Interface | ZenUI 3.0 | feature not registered |
βοΈ Processor | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB) | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact (E5823) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 (MSM8953) (14nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 506 (650MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 430 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
π½ Memory and storage | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB) | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact (E5823) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 2GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.0 |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
πΆ Mobile networks | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB) | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact (E5823) | |
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) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 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 | 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 850/900/1900/2100 |
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) | LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40) |
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+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
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 |
π· Camera | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB) | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact (E5823) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 16 megapixels | 23 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 5520x4140 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 | 24mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.3" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection 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 on both cameras |
Camera extras | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps | feature not registered |
πΈ Front camera | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB) | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact (E5823) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.4 (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 |
π Sound and multimedia | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB) | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact (E5823) | |
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, H.265, H.264, H.263 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
π Connectivity | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB) | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact (E5823) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Micro-B USB MHL-3 |
Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 4.1 + 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) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
π§ Sensors | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB) | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact (E5823) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
π Battery | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB) | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact (E5823) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2650 mAh | 2700 mAh |
Charger, watts | 10W (5V/2A) Wired charging | 18W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 14.8 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | 520 hours (21.7 days) |
β Other features | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB) | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact (E5823) | |
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 | β’ Colors: Sapphire Black, Moonlight White, Shimmer Gold | β’ Colors: White, Graphite Black, Yellow, Coral β’ Sony TRILUMINOSβ’ display β’ Sony X-Reality β’ Quick Charge 2.0: 60% battery in 30min β’ Anti-fingerprint coating β’ Sony Exmor RS sensor camera β’ 3D Surround Sound β’ ClearAudio+ |
β’οΈ Radiation rate | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB) | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact (E5823) | |
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 |