Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB) vs Realme 8 (128GB/6GB)
Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 3 Max vs Realme 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.2"
IPS
IPS
720x1280
13
MP
MP
5mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
4100
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.4"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
64
MP
MP
16mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Realme 8 (128GB/6GB)
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20 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
HDR photo on both cameras |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
+13 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB) | Realme 8 (128GB/6GB) | |
Model | Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB) | Realme 8 (128GB/6GB) |
Other model names | Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL 2GB/16GB 5.2" Dual-Sim | Realme 8 RMX3085 (128GB + 6GB RAM) NFC |
Country or region available | (Global, International), Brazil, USA, Taiwan | (Global, International) |
Brand | Asus | Realme |
Release date | 8/1/2016 | 3/24/2021 |
Depth | 8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches) | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 73.7 x 149.5 millimeters (2.9 x 5.89 in) | 73.9 x 160.6 millimeters (2.91 x 6.32 in) |
Weight | 148 grams (5.18 ounces) | 177 grams (6.2 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB) | Realme 8 (128GB/6GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 5.2" inches | 6.4" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~83.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1280 pixels | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 282 PPI | 411 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | 1000nits[peak] HDR10 |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB) | Realme 8 (128GB/6GB) | |
System version | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | Android 11 |
Firmware update | Android 8.1 Oreo | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB) | Realme 8 (128GB/6GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G95 (MT6785V) (12nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.25GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.05GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-T720 MP2 | ARM Mali-G76 MC4 (900MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB) | Realme 8 (128GB/6GB) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 6GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 16GB (10GB available) | 128GB (104GB available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB) | Realme 8 (128GB/6GB) | |
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 (dedicated 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 | 300/150 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, CDMA 800/1900 (China) | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | Global: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 Asia/Brazil: UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100 India/Indonesia: UMTS 850/900/2100 USA: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 China: CDMA,TD-SCDMA UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 Global: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) Asia/Brazil: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,18,19,26,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,41) India/Indonesia: LTE (Bands 1,3,5,8) TD-LTE (Band 40) USA: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17) China: LTE (Bands 1,3,7) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41) | LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, 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 | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ |
📷 Camera | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB) | Realme 8 (128GB/6GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 13 megapixels | (quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.3119°16mm1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 10120x6328 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/1.73" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.8µm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital 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 | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB) | Realme 8 (128GB/6GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.5 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB) | Realme 8 (128GB/6GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | 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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB) | Realme 8 (128GB/6GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 5.1 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB) | Realme 8 (128GB/6GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB) | Realme 8 (128GB/6GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4100 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 10W (5V/2A) Wired charging | 30W (5V/6A) Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 20 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | 720 hours (30 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB) | Realme 8 (128GB/6GB) | |
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: Titanium Grey, Glacier Silver, Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Asus ZenUI 3.0 • 2.5D glass screen | • Colors: Cyber black, Punk black, Cyber silver • Realme UI 2.0 • Back camera: Samsung HM2 sensor • Front camera: Sony IMX471 sensor • Stereo speakers • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Always-on display |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB) | Realme 8 (128GB/6GB) | |
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 |