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Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC) vs Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)

Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 4 vs Nokia Lumia 1520 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 1520 X Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC) 19Points
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

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06Points Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938) Compare Asus Zenfone 4 X
6"
IPS

1080x1920

20.1
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)

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!

Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)} 19 Advantages Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC) vs Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)} 6 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core50%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (52GB available)86%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (28GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+165 grams (5.78 ounces)27%
Lighter
vs209 grams (7.32 ounces)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)16%
Thinner
vs8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+401 PPI9%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs367 PPI
+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 8MP1%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 20.1MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+f/1.8 (aperture)33%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP6 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
5.5"vs+6"9%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/2.55" inchesvs+1/2.5" inches2%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
3300 mAhvs+3400 mAh3%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

27 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization / OIS: Optical stabilization
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
ModelZenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Other model namesAsus Zenfone 4 (NFC version) Snapdragon 630 (4GB RAM)Nokia Lumia 1520 RM-938, Nokia Beastie, Nokia Bandit
Country or region available(Europe)South AfricaChinaUSAHong KongTaiwan
(Europe), South Africa, China, USA, Hong Kong, Taiwan
(Latin America)USA
(Latin America), USA
BrandAsusNokia
Release date10/1/201711/1/2013
Depth7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)75.2 x 155.4 millimeters (2.96 x 6.12 in)85.4 x 162.8 millimeters (3.36 x 6.41 in)
Weight165 grams (5.78 ounces)209 grams (7.32 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI367 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatWindows Phone 8.0 GDR3
Firmware updatefeature not registeredWindows Phone 8.1
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 508Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (52GB available)32GB (28GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/150 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkChina version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
North America version:
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Taiwan version:
UMTS 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12
China version:
LTE (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
North America version:
LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,28)
Taiwan version:
LTE (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,18,19,28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)
LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
8MP 12mm
20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/2.5" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-4BW
Battery capacity3300 mAh3400 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy30 hours (1.3 days)25 hours (1 days)
Standby552 hours (23 days)768 hours (32 days)

➕ Other features

Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Moonlight white, Mint green, Midnight black
• Asus ZenUI 4.0
• 2.5D glass screen
• Sony IMX362 back camera sensor
• Fast battery charging: 50% in 36min
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• DTS surround sound
• VoLTE
• Colors: Black, White, Yellow, Red
• Windows Phone 8 Black UI
• Qi Wireless Charging
• Dolby Digital
• USB On-the-go 1.3
• 7GB SkyDrive
• Nokia PureMotion HD+ ClearBlack display
• Nokia PureView camera
• Carl Zeiss optics
• Dual capture camera
• Panorama photo
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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