Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 64GB) vs ZTE ZMax (Z970)

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

11/4/2016 7:14 PM, updated: 3/13/2023 9:26 AM

Compare ZTE ZMax X Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 64GB) 23Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS+

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2650
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points ZTE ZMax (Z970) Compare Asus Zenfone 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

1.6mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 64GB)

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!

23 Advantages Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 64GB)	vs	3 Advantages ZTE ZMax (Z970)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)175% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB
+64GB (55GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+144 grams (5.04 ounces)32% Lighter	vs	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)16% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+TFT Super IPS+Advantage TFT Super IPS+ display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+424 PPI64% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	258 PPI
+(back) 16MP99% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 8MP4 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.6MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage 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)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+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
5.2"	vs	+5.7"10% Larger screen
2650 mAh	vs	+3400 mAh28% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

20 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

150 Mbps

Capacitive

Multitouch

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 64GB)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
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Model	Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 64GB)	ZMax (Z970)
Other model names	Zenfone 3 ZE520KL 4GB/64GB 5.2" Dual-SIM	ZTE ZMax LTE-A, ZTE Z970, ZTE ZMax 4G LTE
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan	feature not registered
Brand	Asus	ZTE
Release date	7/12/2016	9/1/2014
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)	83.8 x 162.6 millimeters (3.3 x 6.4 in)
Weight	144 grams (5.04 ounces)	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 64GB)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Display type	TFT Super IPS+	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	258 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	2.5D glass	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 64GB)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	feature not registered
User Interface	ZenUI 3.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 64GB)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 (MSM8953) (14nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 (650MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 64GB)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	2GB
Internal storage	64GB (55GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 64GB)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
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	150/50 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 Taiwan: UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Global: LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) Taiwan: LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE 700/1700/1900/2100/2600
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+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Global: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 Taiwan: UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100	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 64GB)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
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
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization	feature not registered
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 only main camera
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 64GB)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	1.6 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1536x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
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 64GB)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 64GB)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
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)	Not supported
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 [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 64GB)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 64GB)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2650 mAh	3400 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	14 hours
Standby	feature not registered	360 hours (15 days)
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 64GB)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
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 • Dolby Digital sound • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 64GB)	ZTE ZMax (Z970)
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