Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 32GB) vs Sharp Aquos S3 mini
Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 3 vs Sharp Aquos S3 mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.5"
IPS+
IPS+
1080x1920
16
MP
MP
8mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.5"
IGZO
IGZO
1080x2040
16
MP
MP
20.2mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3020
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Sharp Aquos S3 mini
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8 Advantages 
9 Advantages | 30 Common items in both devices |
| 2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm) |
| Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC |
| Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| 16 million |
| 5.5" |
| (back) 16MP |
| Only digital zoom |
| +23 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 32GB) | Sharp Aquos S3 mini | |
| Model | Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 32GB) | Aquos S3 mini |
| Other model names | Zenfone 3 ZE552KL 3GB/32GB 5.5" Dual-SIM, Asus Libra | Sharp Aquos S3 mini 6GB RAM + 64GB FS8018 |
| Country or region available |    (Europe), (Global, International), China |     China, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vietnam |
| Brand | Asus | Sharp |
| Release date | 7/12/2016 | 3/1/2018 |
| Depth | 7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches) | 7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 77.38 x 152.59 millimeters (3.05 x 6.01 in) | 73 x 142.7 millimeters (2.87 x 5.62 in) |
| Weight | 155 grams (5.43 ounces) | 140 grams (4.9 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 32GB) | Sharp Aquos S3 mini | |
| Display type | TFT Super IPS+ | TFT-IGZO |
| Screen size | 5.5" inches | 5.5" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~70.6% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~77.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels (16:9) | 1080x2040 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 401 PPI | 420 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | feature not registered |
| Display features | 2.5D glass | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 32GB) | Sharp Aquos S3 mini | |
| System version | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | Android 7.1.1 Nougat |
| Firmware update | Android 8.0 Oreo | feature not registered |
| User Interface | ZenUI 3.0 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 32GB) | Sharp Aquos S3 mini | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 (MSM8953) (14nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 506 (650MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 508 650Mhz |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 32GB) | Sharp Aquos S3 mini | |
| RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR3 | 6GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 32GB (24GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 64GB (51GB available) |
| 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 (5.5 ZE552KL 32GB) | Sharp Aquos S3 mini | |
| 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 | 300/50 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 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | Global: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 Taiwan: UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100 India: UMTS 850/900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 Global: LTE (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) Taiwan: LTE (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) India: LTE (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (40) Brazil/USA: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 28) | LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | 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 |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | Global: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 Taiwan: UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100 India: UMTS 850/900/2100 | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
| Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 32GB) | Sharp Aquos S3 mini | |
| Back camera (main camera) | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 4608x3456 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) | 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 | 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 on both cameras |
| Camera extras | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 32GB) | Sharp Aquos S3 mini | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 20.2 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 5184x3888 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 | 2µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 32GB) | Sharp Aquos S3 mini | |
| 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, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 32GB) | Sharp Aquos S3 mini | |
| 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 | 4.2 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
| NFC | Not supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 32GB) | Sharp Aquos S3 mini | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 32GB) | Sharp Aquos S3 mini | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3000 mAh | 3020 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 10W (5V/2A) Wired charging | 10W (5V/2A) Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 32GB) | Sharp Aquos S3 mini | |
| 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, Blue, Gold • 2.5D glass screen • Quick Charge 3.0 |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 32GB) | Sharp Aquos S3 mini | |
| 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 |