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Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB) vs Nokia Lumia 520

Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML) vs Nokia Lumia 520 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 520 X Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB) 23Points
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1430
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)

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 Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)} 23 Advantages Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB) vs Lumia 520} 7 Advantages Nokia Lumia 520
+2.5GHz 64bit Quad-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+4GB LPDDR37 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+128GB (122GB available)23 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (5GB available)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+1080x1920 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+401 PPI72%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs233 PPI
+5.5"38%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(back) 13MP155%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh110%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1430 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
185 grams (6.48 ounces)vs+124 grams (4.34 ounces)49%
Lighter
12 millimeters (0.47 inches)vs+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)21%
Thinner
f/2.7 (aperture)vs+f/2.4 (aperture)13%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

16 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
LDAF: laser detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)Nokia Lumia 520
 
ModelZenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)Lumia 520
Other model namesAsus Zenfone Zoom ZX551ML (4G), Asus ZX551MLNokia Lumia 520 RM-914, Nokia Lumia 520.2 RM-915
Country or region available(Latin America)(Europe)
(Latin America), (Europe)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAsusNokia
Release date12/1/20153/1/2013
Depth12 millimeters (0.47 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)78.8 x 158.9 millimeters (3.1 x 6.26 in)64 x 119.9 millimeters (2.52 x 4.72 in)
Weight185 grams (6.48 ounces)124 grams (4.34 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front, leather backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)Nokia Lumia 520
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)Nokia Lumia 520
System versionAndroid 5.0.2 LollipopWindows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0 MarshmallowWindows Phone 8.0 Amber
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)Nokia Lumia 520
Chipset64bit: Intel Atom Z3590 (22nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8227
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Intel Silvermont (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR G6430 MP4Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)Nokia Lumia 520
RAM memory4GB LPDDR3512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage128GB (122GB available)8GB (5GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)Nokia Lumia 520
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
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 850/900/1900/2100RM-915 model:
UMTS 850/1900/2100
RM-917 model:
UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 18, 19, 28)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)Nokia Lumia 520
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels2592x1936 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.7 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length28mm (lens)28mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusLDAF: laser detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationNot supported
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)Nokia Lumia 520
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)Nokia Lumia 520
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)Nokia Lumia 520
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)Nokia Lumia 520
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)Nokia Lumia 520
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J
Battery capacity3000 mAh1430 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered9.7 hours
Standbyfeature not registered360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)Nokia Lumia 520
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 callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Asus ZenUI
• Hoya camera sensor
• Laser autofocus camera (0.03 seconds)
• 3x optical zoom camera
• Dual tone flash
• Fast battery charging: 60% in 40min
• Beidou GPS
• 5GB Asus Webstorage
• Colors: Red, Yellow, Cyan, White on black
• Nokia ClearBlack Display
• 7GB free SkyDrive storage

☢️ Radiation rate

Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)Nokia Lumia 520
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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