Nokia N90 vs Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia N90 vs Asus Zenfone 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/9/2016 10:08 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 9:34 AM

Compare Asus Zenfone 3 X Nokia N90 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.1"
TFT

352x416

2
MP

N/A

760
mAh

(Removable)

34Points Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB) Compare Nokia N90 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS+

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2650
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)

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!

1 Advantage Nokia N90	vs	34 Advantages Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
220MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)19 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
30MB	vs	+16GB (10GB available)340 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 512MB MMC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC511 times More external storage for files using memory cards
173 grams (6.06 ounces)	vs	+144 grams (5.04 ounces)20% Lighter
24 millimeters (0.94 inches)	vs	+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)2 times Thinner
Plastic body	vs	+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT Super IPS+Advantage TFT Super IPS+ display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
352x416 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels13 times Higher resolution screen
259 PPI	vs	+424 PPI64% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.1"	vs	+5.2"148% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 16MP7 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking 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
Not supported	vs	+(front) 8MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
CIF (352x288)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)81 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use
3G UMTS	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G UMTS) 0.384 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps390 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+Accelerometer, Compass, Hall effect, Gyroscope, Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
760 mAh	vs	+2650 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.
proprietary audio output	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supported	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
1.2	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

6 Common items in both devices

60Hz

Only digital zoom

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

Mono sound (not stereo)

USB 2.0 proprietary connector / USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia N90	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nokia N90	Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)
Other model names	Nokia N90	Zenfone 3 ZE520KL 2GB/16GB 5.2" Dual-SIM 1A090BR
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Global, International), Brazil, China, Philippines, India
Brand	Nokia	Asus
Release date	4/27/2005	7/12/2016
Depth	24 millimeters (0.94 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	51 x 112 millimeters (2.01 x 4.41 in)	73.98 x 146.87 millimeters (2.91 x 5.78 in)
Weight	173 grams (6.06 ounces)	144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia N90	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT Super IPS+
Screen size	2.1" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~24.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	352x416 pixels	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	259 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Extra display: (128x128) 65K colors	2.5D glass
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia N90	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)
System version	Symbian 8.1 S60 2nd Edition Feature Pack 3	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	ZenUI 3.0
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia N90	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 1710	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 (MSM8953) (14nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 220MHz ARM926TEJ (Single-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 506 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia N90	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)
RAM memory	feature not registered	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	30MB	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 512MB MMC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia N90	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)
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) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.384 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800/1900 - USA: 850/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 2100	Global: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 India: UMTS 850/900/2100 Brazil: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 Global: LTE (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) India: LTE (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (40) Brazil: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Global: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 India: UMTS 850/900/2100 Brazil: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Nokia N90	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	CIF (352x288)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	Carl Zeiss optics	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps
📸 Front camera
	Nokia N90	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	3264x2448 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	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia N90	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.263, 3GPP	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC+, AMR, RA	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia N90	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	proprietary audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	1.2	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia N90	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia N90	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5B	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	760 mAh	2650 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	3 hours	feature not registered
Standby	288 hours (12 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia N90	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-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	feature not registered	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Silver Java framework	• Colors: Sapphire Black, Moonlight White, Shimmer Gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia N90	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)
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