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Asus ZenFone 3 ZE520KL

Specifications

Asus ZenFone 3 ZE520KL
Asus ZenFone 3 ZE520KL (Zenfone Series)
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 8 x 2 GHz, Cortex-A53
Graphics adapter
Memory
3 GB 
Display
5.20 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 424 PPI, Capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, IPS, glossy: yes
Storage
32 GB eMMC Flash, 32 GB 
Connections
1 USB 2.0, 1 Infrared, Card Reader: microSD, up to 256 GB, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.2, LTE, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 7.7 x 146.9 x 74 ( = 0.3 x 5.78 x 2.91 in)
Battery
2600 mAh Lithium-Ion
Operating System
Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Camera
Primary Camera: 16 MPix
Secondary Camera: 8 MPix
Additional features
12 Months Warranty
Weight
144 g ( = 5.08 oz / 0.32 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
400 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 78.43% - good
Average of 21 scores (from 43 reviews)
price: 80%, performance: 74%, features: 80%, display: 77% mobility: 78%, workmanship: 81%, ergonomy: 82%, emissions: - %

Reviews for the Asus ZenFone 3 ZE520KL

ASUS ZenFone 3 Review
Source: Mobygyaan English Archive.org version
If you don’t run high intensive tasks and games, but want a beautiful looking smartphone with a great camera, it’s a yes. A great advantage for all the ZenFones is they are available in offline stores too. Furthermore, it also bundles earphones while many others don’t. But, if you want to run graphics intensive games and heavy applications that require more CPU power, we would suggest you l
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/19/2016
ASUS Zenfone 3 (ZE520KL) Camera Samples
Source: Mobygyaan English Archive.org version
The front 8 MP camera also captures some great shots in daylight. Images captured under low lights tend to blur slightly otherwise is good for selfie needs. Due to its wide angle lens, it can cover a large group of people. The front camera records 1080p videos.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/15/2016
ASUS ZenFone 3 Review
Source: Mobygyaan English Archive.org version
So should you buy it? The ASUS ZenFone 3 is available at ₹21,999. If you don’t run high intensive tasks and games, but want a beautiful looking smartphone with a great camera, it’s a yes. A great advantage for all the ZenFones is they are available in offline stores too. Furthermore, it also bundles earphones while many others don’t. But, if you want to run graphics intensive games and heavy applications that require more CPU power, we would suggest you look at the other similar priced smartphones before you buy ZenFone 3.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/13/2016
80% ASUS Zenfone 3 (ZE520KL) Review
Source: Techniqued English Archive.org version
If you are in the market for a good all-round device and not really worried about the processor, then ASUS Zenfone 3 is a good buy at 21,999. It offers superior build, good software with decent performance, above average camera and decent battery life.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/08/2016
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 75% performance: 75% display: 80% mobility: 75% workmanship: 90%
Battery Test Results
Source: Mobygyaan English Archive.org version
Its companion Zenfone 3 Deluxe uses a Super AMOLED display. I would certainly tell that if Zenfone 3 used an AMOLED display, the results would even more surprising. And well, it could be gone even better if the battery capacity had been increased to 3000 mAh at least. Nevertheless, Zenfone 3 battery life is much satisfying as compared to other smartphones offering a 3000 mAh battery.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/05/2016
ASUS Zenfone 3 (ZE520KL) Hands-on Images
Source: Mobygyaan English Archive.org version
If we talk about the pricing, Zenfone 3 is available at ₹21,999 while the Chinese flagships such as Xiaomi Mi 5 and LeEco Le Max 2 are very close competitors offering more performance and features with similar price. Having said that specifications is not the only thing to see while seeing the prices, it’s the overall experience with the device that matters at the end.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/01/2016
70% Asus ZenFone 3 ZE520KL Review
Source: Think Digit English Archive.org version
At Rs. 27,999, the Asus Zenfone 3 is not the best smartphone to buy for those looking for a whole package. You can consider this smartphone for its battery, and even the camera is above average, but as a complete smartphone, the Zenfone 3 is well behind the OnePlus 3 and LeEco Le Max 2.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/29/2016
Rating: Total score: 70%

Foreign Reviews

60% Análisis del Asus Zenfone 3
Source: Movil Zona Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/22/2016
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 60% performance: 60% display: 60% mobility: 50% workmanship: 60%
70% Análisis del ASUS ZenFone 3: un excelente móvil con un único problema
Source: El Androide Libre Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/02/2016
Rating: Total score: 70%
88% Asus Zenfone 3
Source: Wintech Portuegese PT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/19/2017
Rating: Total score: 88% performance: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%
Análise Asus Zenfone 3
Source: Android Geek Portuegese PT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Attractive design; nice display; good performance. Negative: Slippery; no backlit keys; many bloatwares.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/04/2017
80% Asus Zenfone 3 (ZE520KL): la nostra recensione completa
Source: Key for web Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/03/2017
Rating: Total score: 80% features: 80% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
79% Recensione Asus Zenfone 3 | Troverà Il Suo Spazio
Source: Techzilla.it Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/22/2017
Rating: Total score: 79% price: 85% performance: 75% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 75%
83% Asus Zenfone 3 Ze520Kl – Recensione
Source: Geek 4 You Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/03/2017
Rating: Total score: 83%
70% Zenfone 3: ASUS ci riprova e convince a metà
Source: Ridble Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/27/2016
Rating: Total score: 70%
84% ASUS Zenfone 3 (ZE520KL): la nostra recensione
Source: HDblog.it Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/24/2016
Rating: Total score: 84%
Smartphone Asus Zenfone 3 Ze520Kl - Recensione Caratteristiche Prezzo
Source: Smartphone e tablet android Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/22/2016
Rating: performance: 70% display: 70% mobility: 80% workmanship: 70%
83% Recensione Asus Zenfone 3
Source: Megapk Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/21/2016
Rating: Total score: 83% features: 80% display: 85% mobility: 85%
85% Recensione Asus Zenfone 3: tutta un’altra musica
Source: Leonardo.it Tech Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/20/2016
Rating: Total score: 85% price: 95% display: 78% mobility: 86% workmanship: 95% ergonomy: 75%
Asus ZenFone 3 ZE520KL - Recensione
Source: Techstation.it Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Attractive design; nice display; decent performance; high autonomy. Negative: Slippery.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/06/2017
Asus Zenfone 3(ZE520KL), la nostra recensione
Source: Tech Different Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Attractive design; low price. Negative: Slippery.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/16/2017
Asus Zenfone 3 Recensione: Di Meglio In Meglio
Source: AndroidPit.it Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Solid workmanship; nice screen; decent cameras; long battery life. Negative: Many bloatwares; mediocre design; relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/11/2017
Recensione Asus Zenfone 3, medio gamma che si crede un Top
Source: Pianeta Cellulare Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice design; good display; decent speakers. Negative: Sim and microSD are on the same slot; relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/03/2017
Recensione Asus ZenFone 3
Source: Wiz Blog Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Solid workmanship; nice display; decent cameras; long battery life. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/22/2016
ASUS Zenfone 3, la recensione completa di GizBlog.it
Source: Giz Blog Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Elegant design; good hardware; decent cameras.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/03/2016
Recensione ASUS Zenfone 3 Max: batteria sconfinata a 200 euro
Source: Quotidiano Hardware Upgrade Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Elegant design; long battery life; good price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/18/2016
80% Review ASUS Zenfone 3: mid-ranger doet veel goed, maar...
Source: AndroidWorld.nl Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Solid workmanship; good display. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/24/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
81% Test Du Asus Zenfone 3
Source: Fredzone French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/31/2017
Rating: Total score: 81% price: 75% display: 80% mobility: 75% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 90%
80% Test du Asus ZenFone 3 : une belle montée en gamme
Source: Clubic French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/16/2016
Rating: Total score: 80% mobility: 100% ergonomy: 80%
70% Test De L'Asus Zenfone 3 (Ze520Kl), Moins Surprenant Que Son Prédécesseur
Source: Frandroid French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 60% display: 80% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%
Test de l’Asus Zenfone 3 (ZE520KL) : le haut de gamme à bon prix
Source: Top for Phone French FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice design; bright screen; good connectivity; decent hardware. Negative: No NFC.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/13/2016
Test Asus ZenFone 3
Source: CNet France French FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Beautiful design; good price. Negative: Inflexible fingerprint sensor.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/03/2016
80% Test ASUS Zenfone 3. W tej cenie trudno o tak dobrego smartfona
Source: Antyweb Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/08/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
82% Asus Zenfone 3 İncelemesi
Source: Chip Online TR TR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/30/2016
Rating: Total score: 82%
80% Asus ZenFone 3 incelemesi
Source: Teknokulis TR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/26/2016
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% workmanship: 80%
82% Смартфон Asus Zenfone 3 ZE520KL
Source: Product Test RU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/03/2016
Rating: Total score: 82%
Обзор флагмана от ASUS: ZenFone 3
Source: Zoom RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Solid workmanship; nice display; high autonomy. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/02/2017
Обзор смартфонов ASUS ZenFone 3: уже не те, и это хорошо
Source: Ferra.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Bright display; good speakers. Negative: High price; sim and microSD are on the same slot; no NFC; no backlit keyboard; weak processor.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/22/2016
80% Recenze: Asus ZenFone 3: vybavená modelka se slušnou cenou
Source: Smartfoun.cz CZ→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/21/2017
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 90% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 70%
Asus ZenFone 3 ZE520KL: s velkým úložištěm a dobrým foťákem (recenze)
Source: CNews.cz CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; nice display; flexible fingerprint sensor. Negative: No NFC.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/10/2017
Recenze Asus Zenfone 3: poprvé v kovu
Source: Mobilizujeme CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Great hardware; elegant design; long battery life. Negative: Mediocre and slow cameras; weak operating system.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/24/2016
Một tuần với Zenfone 3: Khi siêu phẩm về đúng giá trị thật
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Premium design; solid workmanship; good display; decent hardware; nice cameras; long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/23/2017
Asus Zenfone 3 – un smartphone de top cu preț bun [review]
Source: Computerblog.ro →EN Archive.org version
Positive: Elegant design; nice display; excellent cameras; decent hardware; very good price. Negative: Slippery; sim and microSD are on the same slot.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/06/2016

Comment

Qualcomm Adreno 506: Integrated graphics card in the Snapdragon 625 SoC and based on the new 500-series architecture with support for Vulkan, OpenGL ES 3.1 + AE (3.2) and UBWC.

Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


625: Mid-range octa-core SoC with eight ARM Cortex-A53 cpu cores at up to 2 GHz, an Adreno 506 GPU, a DDR3L-1866 memory controller and a X9 LTE (Cat 7) modem. Manufactured in the modern 14nm process.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


5.20":

It is a very small display format for smartphones. You should by no means be mis-sighted and you will generally see very little on the screen and only have a small resolution available. In return, the device should be very small and handy.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


Asus: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. is a major Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer based in Taipei, founded in 1989. Under the Asus brand name, the company manufactures a wide range of products, including laptops, desktops, motherboards, graphics cards, monitors, smartphones and networking equipment, complete systems and PC components for end users.

Under the ROG (Republic of Gamers) brand name, ASUS manufactures gaming laptops known by gamers for their powerful specifications, dedicated graphics cards, high refresh rate displays and advanced cooling systems.

Beyond gaming, a wide range of notebooks are offered for different needs and budgets, from ultra-slim and lightweight ultrabooks to versatile 2-in-1 convertibles and budget-friendly options. In 2023, Asus had a 7% global market share of the PC market.

Customer satisfaction with ASUS notebooks concerns performance, the features, and the good price-performance ratio of ASUS notebooks. However, as with any brand, there are occasional reports of problems such as overheating, driver compatibility, or build quality issues.


78.43%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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