Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB) vs HTC One M9 (64GB)
Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 3 vs HTC One M9 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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5"
SLCD3
SLCD3
1080x1920
20.2
MP
MP
4.1mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
2840
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)
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23 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
1080x1920 pixels |
Dual-LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
4K UHD (3840x2160) |
+16 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB) | HTC One M9 (64GB) | |
Model | Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB) | One M9 (64GB) |
Other model names | Zenfone 3 ZE520KL 2GB/16GB 5.2" Dual-SIM 1A090BR | HTC M9, HTC M9u, HTC One M9u, HTC Hima |
Country or region available | (Global, International), Brazil, China, Philippines, India | feature not registered |
Brand | Asus | HTC |
Release date | 7/12/2016 | 3/21/2015 |
Depth | 7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches) | 9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 73.98 x 146.87 millimeters (2.91 x 5.78 in) | 69.7 x 144.6 millimeters (2.74 x 5.69 in) |
Weight | 144 grams (5.04 ounces) | 157 grams (5.5 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Water splash resistant (don't immerse) |
📲 Display | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB) | HTC One M9 (64GB) | |
Display type | TFT Super IPS+ | TFT Super LCD 3 |
Screen size | 5.2" inches | 5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~68.4% (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 | 441 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 4 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | 2.5D glass | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB) | HTC One M9 (64GB) | |
System version | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | Android 5.0.2 Lollipop |
Firmware update | Android 8.0 Oreo | feature not registered |
User Interface | ZenUI 3.0 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB) | HTC One M9 (64GB) | |
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 |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB) | HTC One M9 (64GB) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 3GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 64GB (54GB available) |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB) | HTC One M9 (64GB) | |
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 700/800/850/1800/900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20,28), TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 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+, 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 |
📷 Camera | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB) | HTC One M9 (64GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 16 megapixels | 20.2 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 5376x3752 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/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.4" inches |
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 | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB) | HTC One M9 (64GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 4.1 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 2688x1520 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) | HTC One M9 (64GB) | |
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.264, H.263, XviD, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB) | HTC One M9 (64GB) | |
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-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 [wifi4] (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 | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB) | HTC One M9 (64GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB) | HTC One M9 (64GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2650 mAh | 2840 mAh |
Charger, watts | 10W (5V/2A) Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 21 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | 402 hours (16.8 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB) | HTC One M9 (64GB) | |
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 | • Colors: Sapphire Black, Moonlight White, Shimmer Gold | • Colors: Black, Gray, Pink, Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • HTC Sense 7.0 UI • HTC BlinkFeed • Dolby Audio • Google Drive 100GB • Quick Charge 2.0: 60% in 30min |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB) | HTC One M9 (64GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.56W/kg (head), 0.35W/kg (body) |