Asus ZenFone 3 ZE520KL vs Asus ZenFone 3 vs Asus ZenFone 4 Pro vs Asus ZenFone 4 ZE554KL: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Asus ZenFone 3 ZE520KL vs Asus ZenFone 3 vs Asus ZenFone 4 Pro vs Asus ZenFone 4 ZE554KL. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Asus ZenFone 3 ZE520KLAsus ZenFone 3 ZE520KLGlobal · 3GB · 32GB
Asus ZenFone 3Asus ZenFone 3SE. Asia · 4GB · 64GB
Asus ZenFone 4 ProAsus ZenFone 4 ProGlobal · 6GB · 128GB
Asus ZenFone 4 ZE554KLAsus ZenFone 4 ZE554KLGlobal · 4GB · 64GB · SD630
Technical data sheets

Basics
Asus ZenFone 3 ZE520KL
Asus ZenFone 3 ZE520KL
Global · 3GB · 32GB
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Asus ZenFone 3
Asus ZenFone 3
SE. Asia · 4GB · 64GB
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Asus ZenFone 4 Pro
Asus ZenFone 4 Pro
Global · 6GB · 128GB
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Asus ZenFone 4 ZE554KL
Asus ZenFone 4 ZE554KL
Global · 4GB · 64GB · SD630
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.7
36 reviews
8.0
19 reviews
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2 reviews
8.2
14 reviews

Technical specifications of the Asus ZenFone 3 ZE520KL vs Asus ZenFone 3 vs Asus ZenFone 4 Pro vs Asus ZenFone 4 ZE554KL

Specs Asus ZenFone 3 ZE520KL price comparison Asus ZenFone 3 ZE520KL
Global · 3GB · 32GB 		Asus ZenFone 3 price comparison Asus ZenFone 3
SE. Asia · 4GB · 64GB 		Asus ZenFone 4 Pro prices Asus ZenFone 4 Pro
Global · 6GB · 128GB 		Asus ZenFone 4 ZE554KL prices Asus ZenFone 4 ZE554KL
Global · 4GB · 64GB · SD630
Inches 5.2" 5.5" 5.5" 5.5"
Resolution FHD FHD FHD FHD
Usable surface 68% useful 70% useful 70% useful 71% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 74.0 mm
146.9 mm
7.7 mm 		77.4 mm
152.6 mm
7.7 mm 		75.6 mm
156.9 mm
7.6 mm 		75.2 mm
155.2 mm
7.5 mm
Weight 144 g 155 g 175 g 165 g
Micro SnapD. 625
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 625
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 835
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 630
Octa-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 6 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 62.205
v6 		62.193
v6 		175.256
v? 		71.200
v?
Battery 2650 mAh 3000 mAh 3600 mAh 3300 mAh
Main Camera 1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX298 Exmor RS
1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX298 Exmor RS
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
IMX362 Exmor RS
2 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX362 Exmor RS
2
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 7.0 Nougat Android 7.0 Nougat

Brand
Brand Asus Asus Asus Asus
Aliases ZE520KL ZE552KL ZS551KL ZE554KL

Release Date
Release date July 2016,
7 years ago 		May 2016,
7 years ago 		August 2017,
6 years ago 		August 2017,
6 years ago
State Not available Not available Not available Not available
Market Global SE. Asia Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Asus ZenFone 3 ZE520KL
Asus ZenFone 3
Asus ZenFone 4 Pro
Asus ZenFone 4 ZE554KL
Asus ZenFone 3 ZE520KL
Asus ZenFone 3
Asus ZenFone 4 Pro
Asus ZenFone 4 ZE554KL
Size
74.0 mm • 146.9 mm • 7.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
77.4 mm • 152.6 mm • 7.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.6 mm • 156.9 mm • 7.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.2 mm • 155.2 mm • 7.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 144 g 155 g 175 g 165 g
Usable surface 68 % 70 % 70 % 71 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Aluminium alloy Glass Metal
Resistance - - - -
Colors
Black

White

Gold
Black

White

Blue

Gold
Black

White
Black

White

Green

Screen
Diagonal 5.2" 5.5" 5.5" 5.5"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS Super AMOLED LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 424 Pixels per inch 401 Pixels per inch 401 Pixels per inch 401 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 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • NTSC
  • 100% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Bluelight Filter
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 600 cd/m² (typ)
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Bluelight Filter

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.0
6.1
--
4.6
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.5
8.7
--
9.4
Is it comfortable?
8.9
8.2
--
8.8
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.5
7.7
--
8.7
Number of reviews
36 reviews
19 reviews
--
14 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Qualcomm Snapdragon 630
CPU 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz 4x Kryo 280 2.45 GHz + 4x Kryo 280 1.9 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 2.2 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.8 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 14 nm 10 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 506 Qualcomm Adreno 506 Qualcomm Adreno 540 Qualcomm Adreno 508

RAM
RAM 3 GB 4 GB 6 GB 4 GB
Type -- -- -- --

Antutu
Score
62.205
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 17% of devices
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62.193
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 31% of devices
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175.256
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 17% of devices
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71.200
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 32% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB 64 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

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

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

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
  • DTS / DTS X

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.6
7.8
--
8.6
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.9
8.1
--
8.7
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.9
8.0
--
7.5
Number of reviews
36 reviews
19 reviews
--
14 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 16 Mpx 16 Mpx 12 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX298 Exmor RS Sony IMX298 Exmor RS Sony IMX362 Exmor RS Sony IMX362 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI CMOS BSI CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 1.8
ISO -- -- -- --
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.12 µm 1.40 µm 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/2.8" 1/2.8" 1/2.55" 1/2.55"
2
Camera type
--
--

Telephoto lens

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
16 Mpx
8 Mpx
Sensor
Sony IMX351 Exmor RS
Unknown
Type
CMOS
--
Aperture
ƒ/ --
ƒ/ --
Pixel size
1.00 µm
--
Pixel Binning
1-4 (2x2)
--
Sensor size
1/3.09"
--

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 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
  • 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
  • Optical zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Laser AF
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 8 Mpx 8 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Sony IMX319 Exmor RS Unknown
Type -- -- CMOS --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size -- -- 1.40 µm --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- 1/3.2" --
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- -- -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.9
8.9
--
8.7
Quality of nighttime photos
7.6
6.7
--
6.9
Quality of selfies
8.3
8.0
--
7.5
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.1
8.6
--
8.1
Number of reviews
36 reviews
19 reviews
--
14 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)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

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

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

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)

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

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • 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 		0.493 W/Kg on head
1.460 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.
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.9
9.0
--
8.9
Quality of the GPS
8.7
8.8
--
8.3
And the WiFi?
8.8
9.0
--
9.2
Number of reviews
36 reviews
19 reviews
--
14 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2650 mAh
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3000 mAh
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3600 mAh
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3300 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge No No No No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • 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
  • 5%
    Less than half day
  • 42%
    Less than a day
  • 21%
    One day
  • 32%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
--
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 43%
    Less than a day
  • 29%
    One day
  • 29%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
36 reviews
19 reviews
--
14 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • Android 7.1.1 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • Android 7.1.1 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes 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
  • 5%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 79%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 16%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
--
  • 7%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 57%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 36%
    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
  • 11%
    Never
  • 21%
    Once a year
  • 68%
    Every six months
  • 0%
    Every two months or less
--
  • 0%
    Never
  • 31%
    Once a year
  • 54%
    Every six months
  • 15%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
36 reviews
19 reviews
--
14 reviews
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