Asus ZenFone 3 ZE520KL vs BQ Aquaris U Lite vs BQ Aquaris X5 Plus vs Gigaset ME Pro: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Asus ZenFone 3 ZE520KL vs BQ Aquaris U Lite vs BQ Aquaris X5 Plus vs Gigaset ME Pro. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Asus ZenFone 3 ZE520KLAsus ZenFone 3 ZE520KLGlobal · 3GB · 32GB
BQ Aquaris U LiteBQ Aquaris U LiteGlobal · 2GB · 16GB
BQ Aquaris X5 PlusBQ Aquaris X5 PlusGlobal · 3GB · 32GB
Gigaset ME ProGigaset ME ProGlobal · 3GB · 32GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Asus ZenFone 3 ZE520KL
Asus ZenFone 3 ZE520KL
Global · 3GB · 32GB
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BQ Aquaris U Lite
BQ Aquaris U Lite
Global · 2GB · 16GB
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BQ Aquaris X5 Plus
BQ Aquaris X5 Plus
Global · 3GB · 32GB
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Gigaset ME Pro
Gigaset ME Pro
Global · 3GB · 32GB
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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
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4 reviews
7.8
45 reviews
5.6
26 reviews

Technical specifications of the Asus ZenFone 3 ZE520KL vs BQ Aquaris U Lite vs BQ Aquaris X5 Plus vs Gigaset ME Pro

Specs Asus ZenFone 3 ZE520KL price comparison Asus ZenFone 3 ZE520KL
Global · 3GB · 32GB 		stores to buy BQ Aquaris U Lite BQ Aquaris U Lite
Global · 2GB · 16GB 		where to buy BQ Aquaris X5 Plus BQ Aquaris X5 Plus
Global · 3GB · 32GB 		Gigaset ME Pro price comparison Gigaset ME Pro
Global · 3GB · 32GB
Inches 5.2" 5" 5" 5.5"
Resolution FHD HD FHD FHD
Usable surface 68% useful 66% useful 68% useful 70% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 74.0 mm
146.9 mm
7.7 mm 		71.5 mm
145.0 mm
8.3 mm 		70.0 mm
145.0 mm
7.7 mm 		76.0 mm
156.0 mm
7.7 mm
Weight 144 g 140 g 150 g 195 g
Micro SnapD. 625
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 425
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 652
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 810
Octa-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 2 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 16 GB 32 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 62.205
v6 		31.000
v6 		79.000
v6 		69.514
v6
Battery 2650 mAh 3080 mAh 3200 mAh 4000 mAh
Main Camera 1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX298 Exmor RS
1
8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
OV8856
1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX298 Exmor RS
1
21 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
IMX230 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/2.4 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 5.0 Lollipop

Brand
Brand Asus BQ BQ Gigaset
Aliases ZE520KL -- -- --

Release Date
Release date July 2016,
7 years ago 		September 2016,
7 years ago 		February 2016,
8 years ago 		September 2015,
8 years ago
State Not available Not available Not available Not available
Market Global Global Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Asus ZenFone 3 ZE520KL
BQ Aquaris U Lite
BQ Aquaris X5 Plus
Gigaset ME Pro
Asus ZenFone 3 ZE520KL
BQ Aquaris U Lite
BQ Aquaris X5 Plus
Gigaset ME Pro
Size
74.0 mm • 146.9 mm • 7.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
71.5 mm • 145.0 mm • 8.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
70.0 mm • 145.0 mm • 7.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
76.0 mm • 156.0 mm • 7.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 144 g 140 g 150 g 195 g
Usable surface 68 % 66 % 68 % 70 %
Materials Aluminium alloy - Polycarbonate, Aluminium alloy Stainless steel
Resistance - - - -
Colors
Black

White

Gold
Gray
White

Gray
Black

White

Screen
Diagonal 5.2" 5" 5" 5.5"
Type LCD IPS LCD • A-SI LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 424 Pixels per inch 294 Pixels per inch 441 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 400 cd/m² (typ)
  • Color LED Notifications
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dinorex glass
  • NEG Dinorex Glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • NTSC
  • 80% NTSC
  • Quantum Color+
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dinorex glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • LTPS (Low Temperature PolySilicon silicon)
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Viewing angle - 178°

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.0
--
7.4
7.2
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.5
--
8.7
8.4
Is it comfortable?
8.9
--
8.7
7.8
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.5
--
8.4
8.0
Number of reviews
36 reviews
--
45 reviews
26 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994
CPU 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 1.4 GHz 4x Cortex-A72 1.8 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.2 GHz 4x Cortex-A57 2.0 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.55 GHz
Type Octa-Core Quad-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 28 nm 28 nm 20 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 506 Qualcomm Adreno 308 Qualcomm Adreno 510 Qualcomm Adreno 430

RAM
RAM 3 GB 2 GB 3 GB 3 GB
Type -- -- -- --

Antutu
Score
62.205
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 17% of devices
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31.000
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 1% of devices
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79.000
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 39% of devices
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69.514
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 11% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 16 GB 32 GB 32 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back No Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Heart Rate
  • Pedometer
  • UV light sensor

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.6
--
8.7
8.2
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.9
--
8.0
7.3
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.9
--
7.6
8.0
Number of reviews
36 reviews
--
45 reviews
26 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 16 Mpx 8 Mpx 16 Mpx 21 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX298 Exmor RS Omnivision OV8856 Sony IMX298 Exmor RS Sony IMX230 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI PureCel CMOS BSI CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.2
ISO -- -- -- --
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.12 µm 1.12 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/2.8" 1/4" 1/2.8" 1/2.4"

Features
Flash Dual LED LED Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes No No Yes
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 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
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • 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 autofocus
  • 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 5 Mpx 8 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Omnivision OV5675 Unknown Unknown
Type -- CMOS -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.4 ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size -- 1.12 µm -- --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- 1/5" -- --
Others
--
--
--
--

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

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.9
--
8.7
8.4
Quality of nighttime photos
7.6
--
5.8
7.2
Quality of selfies
8.3
--
8.1
7.9
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.1
--
8.6
8.0
Number of reviews
36 reviews
--
45 reviews
26 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)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B17 (700)
  • 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)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • 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
  • Nano 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
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.1
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • GOEP (Generic Object Exchange Profile)
  • SDAP (Service Discovery Application Profile)
  • DUN (Dial-Up Networking Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Wi-Fi
  • Cell ID
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.0

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 		0.470 W/Kg on head
1.160 W/Kg on body 		0.253 W/Kg on head
1.480 W/Kg on body 		1.300 W/Kg on head
0.422 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
  • Tethering.
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.9
--
8.5
8.0
Quality of the GPS
8.7
--
9.0
7.6
And the WiFi?
8.8
--
8.0
7.7
Number of reviews
36 reviews
--
45 reviews
26 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2650 mAh
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3080 mAh
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3200 mAh
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4000 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge No No No Yes
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
--
  • 4%
    Less than half day
  • 24%
    Less than a day
  • 18%
    One day
  • 47%
    More than one day
  • 7%
    Two days or more
  • 4%
    Less than half day
  • 8%
    Less than a day
  • 23%
    One day
  • 46%
    More than one day
  • 19%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
36 reviews
--
45 reviews
26 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 5.1.1 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 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
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  • 33%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 60%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 7%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 4%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 73%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 23%
    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
--
  • 7%
    Never
  • 20%
    Once a year
  • 41%
    Every six months
  • 32%
    Every two months or less
  • 70%
    Never
  • 10%
    Once a year
  • 20%
    Every six months
  • 0%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
36 reviews
--
45 reviews
26 reviews
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