Asus ZenFone 3 ZE520KL vs Sony Xperia Z3+ vs Vernee Apollo Lite vs Vernee Mars Pro: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Asus ZenFone 3 ZE520KL vs Sony Xperia Z3+ vs Vernee Apollo Lite vs Vernee Mars Pro. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Asus ZenFone 3 ZE520KLAsus ZenFone 3 ZE520KLGlobal · 4GB · 64GB
Sony Xperia Z3+Sony Xperia Z3+Global · 3GB · 32GB
Vernee Apollo LiteVernee Apollo LiteGlobal · 4GB · 32GB
Vernee Mars ProVernee Mars ProGlobal · 6GB · 64GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Asus ZenFone 3 ZE520KL
Asus ZenFone 3 ZE520KL
Global · 4GB · 64GB
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Sony Xperia Z3+
Sony Xperia Z3+
Global · 3GB · 32GB
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Vernee Apollo Lite
Vernee Apollo Lite
Global · 4GB · 32GB
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Vernee Mars Pro
Vernee Mars Pro
Global · 6GB · 64GB
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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
7.5
25 reviews
7.4
108 reviews
8.2
35 reviews

Technical specifications of the Asus ZenFone 3 ZE520KL vs Sony Xperia Z3+ vs Vernee Apollo Lite vs Vernee Mars Pro

Specs Asus ZenFone 3 ZE520KL prices Asus ZenFone 3 ZE520KL
Global · 4GB · 64GB 		Sony Xperia Z3+ price comparison Sony Xperia Z3+
Global · 3GB · 32GB 		stores to buy Vernee Apollo Lite Vernee Apollo Lite
Global · 4GB · 32GB 		Vernee Mars Pro prices Vernee Mars Pro
Global · 6GB · 64GB
Inches 5.2" 5.2" 5.5" 5.5"
Resolution FHD FHD FHD FHD
Usable surface 68% useful 71% useful 72% useful 74% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 74.0 mm
146.9 mm
7.7 mm 		71.9 mm
146.3 mm
6.9 mm 		76.2 mm
152.0 mm
9.2 mm 		74.0 mm
151.0 mm
7.6 mm
Weight 144 g 144 g 175 g 161 g
Micro SnapD. 625
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 810
Octa-Core 		Helio X20
Deca-Core 		Helio P25
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 32 GB 32 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 62.205
v6 		59.887
v? 		93.955
v6 		63.215
v6
Battery 2650 mAh 2930 mAh 3180 mAh 3500 mAh
Main Camera 1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX298 Exmor RS
1
21 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX230 Exmor RS
1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
S5K3P3
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX258
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 7.0 Nougat

Brand
Brand Asus Sony Vernee Vernee
Aliases -- E6553, Xperia Z3 Plus -- --

Release Date
Release date July 2016,
7 years ago 		May 2015,
8 years ago 		April 2016,
8 years ago 		June 2017,
6 years ago
State Not available Not available Not available Not available
Market Global Global Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Asus ZenFone 3 ZE520KL
Sony Xperia Z3+
Vernee Apollo Lite
Vernee Mars Pro
Asus ZenFone 3 ZE520KL
Sony Xperia Z3+
Vernee Apollo Lite
Vernee Mars Pro
Size
74.0 mm • 146.9 mm • 7.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
71.9 mm • 146.3 mm • 6.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
76.2 mm • 152.0 mm • 9.2 mm
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 Print 3D Model
74.0 mm • 151.0 mm • 7.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 144 g 144 g 175 g 161 g
Usable surface 68 % 71 % 72 % 74 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Aluminium alloy Plastic, Metal Metal
Resistance - IP65
IP68 		- -
Colors
Black

White

Gold
Black

White

Green

Copper
Silver

Gray
Black

Gray

Screen
Diagonal 5.2" 5.2" 5.5" 5.5"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS LCD IPS • Sharp IGZO LCD IPS • JDI
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 424 Pixels per inch 401 Pixels per inch 400 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 700 cd/m² (typ)
  • sRGB 130%
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • X-Reality display
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • LED Notifications
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • GFF full lamination
  • 2.5D curved glass glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • 95% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • 2.5D curved glass glass
  • Capacitive
  • Viewing angle - 178°

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.0
8.0
5.6
7.5
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.5
8.8
8.4
8.7
Is it comfortable?
8.9
8.8
8.2
8.3
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.5
8.4
7.8
7.8
Number of reviews
36 reviews
25 reviews
108 reviews
35 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 V2.1 MediaTek Helio X20 (MT6797) MediaTek Helio P25 (MT6757T)
CPU 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz 4x Cortex-A57 2.0 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.55 GHz 2x Cortex-A72 2.3 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz + Cortex-A53 1.4 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 2.5 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.4 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Deca-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 20 nm 28 nm 16 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 506 Qualcomm Adreno 430, 630 MHz Arm Mali-T880 780MHz ARM Mali-T880 MP2

RAM
RAM 4 GB 3 GB 4 GB 6 GB
Type -- -- -- LPDDR4 RAM

Antutu
Score
62.205
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 1% of devices
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59.887
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 39% of devices
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93.955
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 39% of devices
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63.215
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 20% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 32 GB 32 GB 64 GB
Type -- -- -- eMMC 5.1 Storage
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

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

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Magnetometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gravity
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

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
7.7
7.3
7.1
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.9
8.1
8.8
8.7
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.9
7.5
8.6
7.8
Number of reviews
36 reviews
25 reviews
108 reviews
35 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 16 Mpx 21 Mpx 16 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX298 Exmor RS Sony IMX230 Exmor RS Samsung S5K3P3 Sony IMX258
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI ISOCELL CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- 50 - 12800 -- --
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.12 µm 1.00 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/2.8" 1/2.4" 1/3.06" 1/3.06"

Features
Flash Dual LED LED Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes No No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
60 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • HDR
  • Scene mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 5 Mpx 5 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown Samsung S5K5E2
Type -- -- -- CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- -- -- 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- 1/5"
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score --
82
Mobile
84
Photo
79
Video
 -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.9
8.7
7.6
7.4
Quality of nighttime photos
7.6
7.4
4.9
5.5
Quality of selfies
8.3
8.1
6.9
7.0
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.1
6.6
7.2
7.9
Number of reviews
36 reviews
25 reviews
108 reviews
35 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B20 (800)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
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
  • Micro SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro 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
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • GATT (Generic Attribute 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)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

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

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Host
  • 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 		0.740 W/Kg on head
0.410 W/Kg on body 		0.230 W/Kg on head
0.966 W/Kg on body 		--
American measurement

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

 -- 0.710 W/Kg on head
1.380 W/Kg on body 		-- --

Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • ANT+
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.9
9.0
7.9
7.9
Quality of the GPS
8.7
8.8
8.1
8.3
And the WiFi?
8.8
8.9
8.6
8.6
Number of reviews
36 reviews
25 reviews
108 reviews
35 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2650 mAh
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2930 mAh
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3180 mAh
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3500 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Unknown
Fast charge No No Yes 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
  • 12%
    Less than half day
  • 20%
    Less than a day
  • 48%
    One day
  • 20%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 6%
    Less than half day
  • 18%
    Less than a day
  • 47%
    One day
  • 26%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
  • 3%
    Less than half day
  • 11%
    Less than a day
  • 37%
    One day
  • 46%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
36 reviews
25 reviews
108 reviews
35 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 6.0 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • Android 7.0 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
  • 4%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 64%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 32%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 57%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 39%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 4%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 29%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 65%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 6%
    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
  • 10%
    Never
  • 24%
    Once a year
  • 57%
    Every six months
  • 10%
    Every two months or less
  • 8%
    Never
  • 13%
    Once a year
  • 39%
    Every six months
  • 40%
    Every two months or less
  • 14%
    Never
  • 10%
    Once a year
  • 52%
    Every six months
  • 24%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
36 reviews
25 reviews
108 reviews
35 reviews
Prices
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