Nokia Lumia 520 vs Asus Zenfone Zoom S (64GB)

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

7/31/2017 6:54 AM, updated: 3/16/2020 9:13 PM

Compare Asus Zenfone Zoom S X Nokia Lumia 520 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1430
mAh

(Removable)

28Points Asus Zenfone Zoom S (64GB) Compare Nokia Lumia 520 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

12
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone Zoom S (64GB)

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!

3 Advantages Nokia Lumia 520	vs	28 Advantages Asus Zenfone Zoom S (64GB)
+124 grams (4.34 ounces)37% Lighter	vs	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+4GB LPDDR37 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)	vs	+64GB (54GB available)10 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)24% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
233 PPI	vs	+401 PPI72% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+5.5"38% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/4" inches	vs	+1/2.5" inches60% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)41% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supported	vs	+(front) 13MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
700000 apps (Marketplace)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1430 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

18 Common items in both devices

16 million

Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

+11 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia Lumia 520	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Lumia 520	Zenfone Zoom S (64GB)
Other model names	Nokia Lumia 520 RM-914, Nokia Lumia 520.2 RM-915	Asus Zenfone Zoom S ZE553KL, Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), Indonesia
Brand	Nokia	Asus
Release date	3/1/2013	5/1/2017
Depth	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	64 x 119.9 millimeters (2.52 x 4.72 in)	77 x 154.3 millimeters (3.03 x 6.07 in)
Weight	124 grams (4.34 ounces)	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia Lumia 520	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (64GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	4" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia Lumia 520	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (64GB)
System version	Windows Phone 8.0 Apollo	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Windows Phone 8.0 Amber	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia Lumia 520	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (64GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8227	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia Lumia 520	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (64GB)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available)	64GB (54GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Lumia 520	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (64GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	RM-915 model: UMTS 850/1900/2100 RM-917 model: UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 850/900/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5,8)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Nokia Lumia 520	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.859mm
Main camera resolution	2592x1936 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 24 fps
Flash	Not supported	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/4" inches	1/2.5" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia Lumia 520	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia Lumia 520	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia Lumia 520	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (64GB)
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	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia Lumia 520	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Lumia 520	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5J	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1430 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	9.7 hours	48 hours (2 days)
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	1008 hours (42 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia Lumia 520	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not 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: Red, Yellow, Cyan, White on black • Nokia ClearBlack Display • 7GB free SkyDrive storage	• Colors: Black, Silver, Rose Gold • ASUS ZenUI 3.0 • 2.5D glass screen • 500nits brightness screen • Sony IMX362 back camera sensor • Sony IMX214 front camera sensor • DTS sound enhancement • 24-bit/192kHz audio • 100GB Google Drive
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Lumia 520	Asus Zenfone Zoom S (64GB)
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