Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL) vs Google Pixel 3a (G020F)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone Max (M1) vs Google Pixel 3a phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/27/2019 10:00 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 4:31 PM

Compare Google Pixel 3a X Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

23Points Google Pixel 3a (G020F) Compare Asus Zenfone Max (M1) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.6"
OLED

1080x2220

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 3a (G020F)

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!

8 Advantages Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)	vs	23 Advantages Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)2% Thinner	vs	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP46% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12.2MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Dual-LED flash
+4000 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)80% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (21GB available)	vs	+64GB (50GB available)138% More internal storage for applications and files
eMCP	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
166 grams (5.81 ounces)	vs	+147 grams (5.15 ounces)13% Lighter
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+OLEDAdvantage OLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x2220 pixels160% Higher resolution screen
282 PPI	vs	+441 PPI56% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.2"	vs	+5.6"8% Larger screen
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/3" inches	vs	+1/2.55" inches18% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 8.0 Oreo	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
10W	vs	+18W80% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

19 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

(front) 8MP

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)	Pixel 3a (G020F)
Other model names	Asus Zenfone Max M1 ZC520KL-4A136BR (dual-camera) quad-core	Google Pixel 3a G020F
Country or region available	Brazil	(Europe), (Global, International), India, Singapore
Brand	Asus	Google
Release date	10/1/2018	5/19/2019, Announced: 5/7/2019
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.3 x 150.5 millimeters (2.89 x 5.93 in)	70.1 x 151.3 millimeters (2.76 x 5.96 in)
Weight	166 grams (5.81 ounces)	147 grams (5.15 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	OLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	282 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Dragontrail Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 12
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 (SDM670) (10nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 615
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available) eMCP	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) e-SIM (Eletronic)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	600/75 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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 3, 7, 28) VoLTE	LTE Cat11/5 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide 120°	12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm lens
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@120fps
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm lens	24mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, 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	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	5.0 + 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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Deepsea Black, Sunlight Gold • ZenUI 5 • 2.5D curved glass display • LED notification	• Colors: Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.18W/kg (head), 0.87W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.72W/kg (head), 0.81W/kg (body)