Samsung Duos SCH-W699 vs Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Duos SCH-W699 vs Asus Zenfone 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/9/2016 10:08 AM, updated: 3/13/2023 9:26 AM

Compare Asus Zenfone 3 X Samsung Duos SCH-W699 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.8"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

N/A

1200
mAh

(Removable)

25Points Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB) Compare Samsung Duos SCH-W699 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!

3 Advantages Samsung Duos SCH-W699	vs	25 Advantages Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)20% Lighter	vs	144 grams (5.04 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
20MB	vs	+16GB (10GB available)511 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 8GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
19.9 millimeters (0.78 inches)	vs	+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)158% Thinner
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
240x320 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels26 times Higher resolution screen
143 PPI	vs	+424 PPI197% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"	vs	+5.2"86% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 16MP2 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	+(front) 8MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 apps	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times More apps available to download and use
2G EDGE	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps635 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
1200 mAh	vs	+2650 mAh121% 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
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	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DP	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.
WAP, HTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

7 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

FM (RDS)

GPS / A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou

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

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📱 Model features
	Samsung Duos SCH-W699	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Duos SCH-W699	Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)
Other model names	Samsung W699 Duos, Samsung SCH-W699	Zenfone 3 ZE520KL 2GB/16GB 5.2" Dual-SIM 1A090BR
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Global, International), Brazil, China, Philippines, India
Brand	Samsung	Asus
Release date	8/1/2009	7/12/2016
Depth	19.9 millimeters (0.78 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	56 x 98 millimeters (2.2 x 3.86 in)	73.98 x 146.87 millimeters (2.91 x 5.78 in)
Weight	120 grams (4.2 ounces)	144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Samsung Duos SCH-W699	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT Super IPS+
Screen size	2.8" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~44.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	143 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	2.5D glass
🤖 Operating System
	Samsung Duos SCH-W699	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)
System version	Proprietary OS	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	ZenUI 3.0
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Duos SCH-W699	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)
Chipset	32bit	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 (MSM8953) (14nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 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
	Samsung Duos SCH-W699	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)
RAM memory	feature not registered	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	20MB	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 8GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Duos SCH-W699	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.236 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	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	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	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	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Samsung Duos SCH-W699	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 15 fps	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	Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps
📸 Front camera
	Samsung Duos SCH-W699	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
	Samsung Duos SCH-W699	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung Duos SCH-W699	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	2.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Samsung Duos SCH-W699	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
	Samsung Duos SCH-W699	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	2650 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	4 hours	feature not registered
Standby	200 hours (8.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Samsung Duos SCH-W699	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS, 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	WAP, HTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Gold on black • External TFT touchscreen 260 thousand colors • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer • Java framework	• Colors: Sapphire Black, Moonlight White, Shimmer Gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung Duos SCH-W699	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