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Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL) vs Lenovo C2 (8GB)

Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone Max (M1) vs Lenovo C2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Lenovo C2 X Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL) 19Points
5.2"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2750
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)

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 Max M1 (ZC520KL)} 19 Advantages Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL) vs C2 (8GB)} 3 Advantages Lenovo C2 (8GB)
+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)47%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+32GB (21GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)7%
Thinner
vs8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+5.2"4%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP123%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+1/3" inches33%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/4" inches
+(front) 8MP63%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
vsAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4000 mAh45%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2750 mAh
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
166 grams (5.81 ounces)vs+139 grams (4.87 ounces)19%
Lighter
282 PPIvs+294 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

24 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
720x1280 pixels
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
4G LTE
+17 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)Lenovo C2 (8GB)
 
ModelZenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)Lenovo C2 (8GB)
Other model namesAsus Zenfone Max M1 ZC520KL-4A136BR (dual-camera) quad-coreLenovo C2 Dual-SIM k10a40, Lenovo Vibe C2
Country or region availableBrazil
Brazil
(Europe)EgyptUnited Arab EmiratesIndiaPakistanKenyaRussia
(Europe), Egypt, United Arab Emirates, India, Pakistan, Kenya, Russia
BrandAsusLenovo
Release date10/1/20187/1/2016
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)73.3 x 150.5 millimeters (2.89 x 5.93 in)71.4 x 143 millimeters (2.81 x 5.63 in)
Weight166 grams (5.81 ounces)139 grams (4.87 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)Lenovo C2 (8GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.2" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)282 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)Lenovo C2 (8GB)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 8.0 Oreofeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)Lenovo C2 (8GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6735P (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)ARM Mali-T720 MP1 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)Lenovo C2 (8GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (21GB available)
eMCP
8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)Lenovo C2 (8GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 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 networkUMTS 850/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 3, 7, 28)
VoLTE
LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)Lenovo C2 (8GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
13 megapixels
5MP ultrawide 120ยฐ
8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inches1/4" inches
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)Lenovo C2 (8GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)VGA (640x480)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length25mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)Lenovo C2 (8GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
MaxxAudio
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)Lenovo C2 (8GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)Lenovo C2 (8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)Lenovo C2 (8GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BL259
Battery capacity4000 mAh2750 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered14 hours
Standbyfeature not registered300 hours (12.5 days)

โž• Other features

Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)Lenovo C2 (8GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Deepsea Black, Sunlight Gold
โ€ข ZenUI 5
โ€ข 2.5D curved glass display
โ€ข LED notification
โ€ข Colors: Black, White

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)Lenovo C2 (8GB)
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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