Asus Zenfone 3s Max ZC521TL vs Asus Zenfone V V520KL
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Asus Zenfone 3s Max ZC521TL
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Asus Zenfone 3s Max ZC521TL
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Asus Zenfone V V520KL
Better display
Asus Zenfone V V520KL
Lighter body
Asus Zenfone V V520KL
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Asus Zenfone 3s Max ZC521TL | Asus Zenfone V V520KL |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 1280 | 1920 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 1080 |
| PPI | 282 | 424 |
| Glass Type | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Screen-to-body | 67.7 | 70 |
Platform
| Spec | Asus Zenfone 3s Max ZC521TL | Asus Zenfone V V520KL |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) |
| GPU | Mali-T860MP2 | Adreno 530 |
| Chipset Name | Mediatek MT6750 | Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 14 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 | 7 |
Memory
| Spec | Asus Zenfone 3s Max ZC521TL | Asus Zenfone V V520KL |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Variants | 32GB 3GB RAM | 32GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Asus Zenfone 3s Max ZC521TL | Asus Zenfone V V520KL |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR | Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 13 MP, f/2 | 23 MP, f/2 |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Asus Zenfone 3s Max ZC521TL | Asus Zenfone V V520KL |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP | 8 MP, f/2 |
Battery
| Spec | Asus Zenfone 3s Max ZC521TL | Asus Zenfone V V520KL |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5000 | 3000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| stand by | Up to 816 h (3G) | Up to 210 h (3G) |
| talk time | Up to 28 h (3G) | Up to 18 h (3G) |
| Wired Charging (W) | — | 18 |
Body
| Spec | Asus Zenfone 3s Max ZC521TL | Asus Zenfone V V520KL |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 149.5 | 146.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.9 | 7.6 |
| Weight (g) | 175 | 147.1 |
| Width (mm) | 73.7 | 72.6 |
Launch
| Spec | Asus Zenfone 3s Max ZC521TL | Asus Zenfone V V520KL |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017, January. Released 2017, February | 2017, September. Released 2017, September |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Asus Zenfone 3s Max ZC521TL | Asus Zenfone V V520KL |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 - Global | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28, 38, 41 - Taiwan | 2, 4, 5, 13 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 400/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Asus Zenfone 3s Max ZC521TL | Asus Zenfone V V520KL |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4.2 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio | No |
| USB Type | — | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Asus Zenfone 3s Max ZC521TL | Asus Zenfone V V520KL |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Asus Zenfone 3s Max ZC521TL | Asus Zenfone V V520KL |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Asus Zenfone 3s Max ZC521TL and Asus Zenfone V V520KL are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Asus Zenfone 3s Max ZC521TL packs a 5000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Asus Zenfone V V520KL reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 23 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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