Asus ZenFone 3 ZE520KL vs Nubia Z17 MiniS: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Asus ZenFone 3 ZE520KL vs Nubia Z17 MiniS. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Asus ZenFone 3 ZE520KLAsus ZenFone 3 ZE520KLGlobal · 3GB · 32GB
Nubia Z17 MiniSNubia Z17 MiniSInternational · 6GB · 64GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Asus ZenFone 3 ZE520KL
Asus ZenFone 3 ZE520KL
Global · 3GB · 32GB
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Nubia Z17 MiniS
Nubia Z17 MiniS
International · 6GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.7
36 reviews
7.5
7 reviews

Technical specifications of the Asus ZenFone 3 ZE520KL vs Nubia Z17 MiniS

Specs Asus ZenFone 3 ZE520KL price comparison Asus ZenFone 3 ZE520KL
Global · 3GB · 32GB 		Nubia Z17 MiniS prices Nubia Z17 MiniS
International · 6GB · 64GB
Inches 5.2" 5.2"
Resolution FHD FHD
Usable surface 68% useful 71% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 74.0 mm
146.9 mm
7.7 mm 		71.2 mm
147.5 mm
7.6 mm
Weight 144 g 155 g
Micro SnapD. 625
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 653
Octa-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 62.205
v6 		81.236
v?
Battery 2650 mAh 3200 mAh
Main Camera 1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX298 Exmor RS
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
IMX258
2
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 15.9 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 7.0 Nougat

Brand
Brand Asus Nubia
Aliases ZE520KL --

Release Date
Release date July 2016,
7 years ago 		October 2017,
6 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market Global International

Design & Materials

Structure

Asus ZenFone 3 ZE520KL
Nubia Z17 MiniS
Asus ZenFone 3 ZE520KL
Nubia Z17 MiniS
Size
74.0 mm • 146.9 mm • 7.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
71.2 mm • 147.5 mm • 7.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 144 g 155 g
Usable surface 68 % 71 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Metal
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

White

Gold
Black

Blue

Cyan

Screen
Diagonal 5.2" 5.2"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS • JDI
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 424 Pixels per inch 424 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 600 cd/m² (typ)
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Viewing angle - 178°
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • NTSC
  • 85% NTSC
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • LTPS (Low Temperature PolySilicon silicon)

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.0
8.6
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.5
9.1
Is it comfortable?
8.9
9.0
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.5
8.3
Number of reviews
36 reviews
7 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 Qualcomm Snapdragon 653 MSM8976 Pro
CPU 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz 4x Cortex-A72 1.95 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.2 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 506 Qualcomm Adreno 510

RAM
RAM 3 GB 6 GB
Type -- LPDDR3 RAM

Antutu
Score
62.205
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 17% of devices
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81.236
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 6% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 64 GB
Type -- eMMC 5.1 Storage
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, on the front

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.6
8.2
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.9
8.7
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.9
7.0
Number of reviews
36 reviews
7 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Double rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 16 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX298 Exmor RS Sony IMX258
Type CMOS BSI CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.2
ISO -- 100 - 12800
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.8" 1/3.06"
2
Camera type
--

Black & white
Resolution
13 Mpx
Sensor
Sony IMX258
Type
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ --
Pixel size
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
1/3.06"

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Dual front camera
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 15.9 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.9
8.6
Quality of nighttime photos
7.6
7.3
Quality of selfies
8.3
8.2
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.1
8.0
Number of reviews
36 reviews
7 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.754 W/Kg on head
1.060 W/Kg on body 		--
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

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Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • NFC
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.9
7.9
Quality of the GPS
8.7
8.4
And the WiFi?
8.8
7.7
Number of reviews
36 reviews
7 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2650 mAh
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3200 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 6%
    Less than half day
  • 11%
    Less than a day
  • 37%
    One day
  • 37%
    More than one day
  • 9%
    Two days or more
  • 14%
    Less than half day
  • 14%
    Less than a day
  • 57%
    One day
  • 14%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
36 reviews
7 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • Android 7.1 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 6%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 57%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 37%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 86%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 14%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 6%
    Never
  • 3%
    Once a year
  • 43%
    Every six months
  • 49%
    Every two months or less
  • 20%
    Never
  • 20%
    Once a year
  • 60%
    Every six months
  • 0%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
36 reviews
7 reviews
Prices
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