Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 32GB) vs Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 3 vs Xiaomi Pocophone F1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/27/2018 7:01 PM, updated: 6/6/2025 4:40 PM

Compare Xiaomi Pocophone F1 X Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 32GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS+

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2650
mAh

(Non removable)

18Points Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB) Compare Asus Zenfone 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.18"
IPS

1080x2246

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)

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!

5 Advantages Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 32GB)	vs	18 Advantages Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)
+144 grams (5.04 ounces)26% Lighter	vs	182 grams (6.37 ounces)
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)14% Thinner	vs	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+424 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	403 PPI
+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)	vs	+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)24% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (24GB available)	vs	+128GB (109GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2246 pixels17% Higher resolution screen
5.2"	vs	+6.18"19% Larger screen
(back) 16MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP7% Higher resolution main camera
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)5% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 20MP149% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 8.0 Oreo	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2650 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh51% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
10W	vs	+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.
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

32 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

TFT Super IPS+ / TFT IPS LCD

60Hz

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

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

+25 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 32GB)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 32GB)	Pocophone F1 (128GB)
Other model names	Zenfone 3 ZE520KL 3GB/32GB 5.2" Dual-SIM	Xiaomi Poco F1 (6GB RAM), M1805E10A, Pocofone
Country or region available	(Global, International), Brazil, China, Philippines, India	(Europe), (Global, International), Brazil, Hong Kong
Brand	Asus	Xiaomi
Release date	7/12/2016	8/29/2018
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.98 x 146.87 millimeters (2.91 x 5.78 in)	75.2 x 155.5 millimeters (2.96 x 6.12 in)
Weight	144 grams (5.04 ounces)	182 grams (6.37 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 32GB)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)
Display type	TFT Super IPS+	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	6.18" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	1080x2246 pixels (18.7:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	2.5D glass	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 32GB)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 10
User Interface	ZenUI 3.0	MIUI 9 / 10 / 12
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 32GB)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 (MSM8953) (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 (650MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 32GB)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (24GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 32GB)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	1024/150 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 Cat16 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
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+	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 32GB)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.01.12µm
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
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 on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 32GB)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5184x3840 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	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 32GB)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 32GB)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
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, WiFi Display, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 32GB)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 32GB)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2650 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3
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 Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 32GB)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)
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: Graphite Black, Steel Blue, Red • LiquidCool technology
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 32GB)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (128GB)
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