ZTE Blade L2 (UK) vs Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Blade L2 vs Asus Zenfone 3 Max phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/5/2016 5:01 PM, updated: 6/4/2025 3:12 PM

Compare Asus Zenfone 3 Max X ZTE Blade L2 (UK) 00Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

24Points Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB) Compare ZTE Blade L2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)

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!

0 Advantage ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	vs	24 Advantages Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+1.25GHz 64bit Quad-core17% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+3GB LPDDR32 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2GB available)	vs	+32GB (24GB available)11 times More internal storage for applications and files
166 grams (5.81 ounces)	vs	+148 grams (5.18 ounces)12% Lighter
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches)5% Thinner
480x854 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
196 PPI	vs	+282 PPI44% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+5.2"4% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 13MP154% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 5MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
FWVGA (854x480)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)4 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
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	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2000 mAh	vs	+4100 mAh105% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5W	vs	+10W100% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
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.
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

22 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC / Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
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Model	Blade L2 (UK)	Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
Other model names	Virgin ZTE Blade L2 United Kingdom version 86342502	Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL 3GB/32GB 5.2" Dual-Sim
Country or region available	Scotland, England, Ireland	(Global, International), USA, (Europe)
Brand	ZTE	Asus
Release date	6/1/2014	8/1/2016
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.2 x 142.5 millimeters (2.84 x 5.61 in)	73.7 x 149.5 millimeters (2.9 x 5.89 in)
Weight	166 grams (5.81 ounces)	148 grams (5.18 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	196 PPI	282 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 8.1 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6582M	64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.25GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP2	ARM Mali-T720 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	32GB (24GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
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	21/5.76 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900, CDMA 800/1900 (China)
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	Global: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 Asia/Brazil: UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100 India/Indonesia: UMTS 850/900/2100 USA: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 China: CDMA,TD-SCDMA UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 Global: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) Asia/Brazil: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,18,19,26,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,41) India/Indonesia: LTE (Bands 1,3,5,8) TD-LTE (Band 40) USA: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17) China: LTE (Bands 1,3,7) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	FWVGA (854x480)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (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	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital 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	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	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
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2000 mAh	4100 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	20 hours
Standby	480 hours (20 days)	720 hours (30 days)
➕ Other features
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
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	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White	• Colors: Titanium Grey, Glacier Silver, Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Asus ZenUI 3.0 • 2.5D glass screen
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
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