Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520S) vs Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) vs Asus Zenfone 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.2"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x1920
16
MP
MP
16mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.5"
IPS+
IPS+
1080x1920
16
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)
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31 Common items in both devices |
eMMC 5.1 |
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC |
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back |
60Hz |
16 million |
1080x1920 pixels |
(back) 16MP |
+24 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520S) | Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB) | |
Model | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520S) | Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB) |
Other model names | Galaxy A5 2017 (SK Telecom) SM-A520S | Zenfone 3 ZE552KL 4GB/64GB 5.5" Dual-SIM, Asus Libra |
Country or region available | South Korea | (Europe), (Global, International), Brazil, Canada, China, USA, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan |
Brand | Samsung | Asus |
Release date | 1/13/2017 | 7/12/2016 |
Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 71.4 x 146.1 millimeters (2.81 x 5.75 in) | 77.38 x 152.59 millimeters (3.05 x 6.01 in) |
Weight | 157 grams (5.5 ounces) | 155 grams (5.43 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back |
Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520S) | Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT Super IPS+ |
Screen size | 5.2" inches | 5.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~70.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels (16:9) | 1080x1920 pixels (16:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 424 PPI | 401 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | Not supported | 2.5D glass |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520S) | Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB) | |
System version | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
Firmware update | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 8.0 Oreo |
User Interface | feature not registered | ZenUI 3.0 |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520S) | Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 (MSM8953) (14nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-T830 MP3 | Qualcomm Adreno 506 (650MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520S) | Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB) | |
RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR4 | 4GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 64GB (55GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520S) | Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 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) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 300/50 Mbps | 300/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 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 | UMTS 850/1900/2100 | Global: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 Taiwan: UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100 India: UMTS 850/900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) | LTE Cat6 Global: LTE (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) Taiwan: LTE (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) India: LTE (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (40) Brazil/USA: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 28) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Global: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 Taiwan: UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100 India: UMTS 850/900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ |
๐ท Camera | ||
Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520S) | Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 27mm lens | 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 | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520S) | Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/3.1" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1ยตm pixel | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520S) | Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | FM (RDS) |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV | MP4, H.264, H.263 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520S) | Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 4.2 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520S) | Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520S) | Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3000 mAh | 3000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging | 10W (5V/2A) Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 16 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520S) | Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | 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 | โข Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink โข Gorilla Glass on the back โข Samsung Grace UX | โข Colors: Sapphire Black, Moonlight White, Shimmer Gold |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520S) | Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.337W/kg (head), 0.987W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |