ZTE X993 vs Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between ZTE X993 vs Asus Zenfone 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/4/2016 7:14 PM, updated: 3/13/2023 9:26 AM

Compare Asus Zenfone 3 X ZTE X993 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.4"
TFT

320x240

2
MP

N/A

900
mAh

(Removable)

29Points Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 64GB) Compare ZTE X993 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS+

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2650
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 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 ZTE X993	vs	29 Advantages Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 64GB)
+95 grams (3.33 ounces)52% 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)
15MB	vs	+64GB (55GB available)3754 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 4GB microSD	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC63 times More external storage for files using memory cards
11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)	vs	+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)53% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT Super IPS+Advantage TFT Super IPS+ display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousand	vs	+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x240 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels26 times Higher resolution screen
167 PPI	vs	+424 PPI154% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.4"	vs	+5.2"117% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 16MP7 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	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
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)107 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
900 mAh	vs	+2650 mAh194% 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
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
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
2.0 + 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.
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

6 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

3.5mm jack

FM / FM (RDS)

MicroUSB 2.0 / USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go

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📱 Model features
	ZTE X993	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	ZTE X993	Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 64GB)
Other model names	ZTE X993D, ZTE X993 Dual-sim	Zenfone 3 ZE520KL 4GB/64GB 5.2" Dual-SIM
Country or region available	Brazil	(Europe), (Global, International), Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan
Brand	ZTE	Asus
Release date	8/1/2011	7/12/2016
Depth	11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	60.8 x 106.8 millimeters (2.39 x 4.2 in)	73.98 x 146.87 millimeters (2.91 x 5.78 in)
Weight	95 grams (3.33 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
	ZTE X993	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 64GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT Super IPS+
Screen size	2.4" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~27.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x240 pixels	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	167 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	65 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
	ZTE X993	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 64GB)
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
	ZTE X993	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 64GB)
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
	ZTE X993	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 64GB)
RAM memory	feature not registered	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	15MB	64GB (55GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 4GB microSD (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE X993	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 64GB)
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	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	Not supported	Global: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 Taiwan: UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Global: LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) Taiwan: LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Global: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 Taiwan: UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	ZTE X993	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	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	feature not registered	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps
📸 Front camera
	ZTE X993	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 64GB)
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
	ZTE X993	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, 3GP	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE X993	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 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	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	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE X993	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 64GB)
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE X993	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	900 mAh	2650 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	feature not registered
Standby	280 hours (11.7 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	ZTE X993	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 64GB)
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	Fixed QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black on red • Supports up to 500 contacts • Java framework	• Colors: Sapphire Black, Moonlight White, Shimmer Gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE X993	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.96W/kg (body)	feature not registered