Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL vs Asus Zenfone Pegasus 3s
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL
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Asus Zenfone Pegasus 3s
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Asus Zenfone Pegasus 3s
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Even
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL | Asus Zenfone Pegasus 3s |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1280 | 1280 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 720 |
| PPI | 282 | 282 |
| Screen-to-body | 67.7 | 67.7 |
Platform
| Spec | Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL | Asus Zenfone Pegasus 3s |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.25 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-T720MP2 | Mali-T860MP2 |
| Chipset Name | Mediatek MT6737M | Mediatek MT6750 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6.0.1 | 7.0 |
Memory
| Spec | Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL | Asus Zenfone Pegasus 3s |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Variants | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL | Asus Zenfone Pegasus 3s |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 13 MP, f/2 |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL | Asus Zenfone Pegasus 3s |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP, f/2 | 8 MP, f/2 |
Battery
| Spec | Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL | Asus Zenfone Pegasus 3s |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4130 | 5000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| music play | Up to 87 h | — |
| stand by | Up to 720 h (3G) | — |
| talk time | Up to 20 h (3G) | — |
| Wired Charging (W) | — | 15 |
Body
| Spec | Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL | Asus Zenfone Pegasus 3s |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM | Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 149.5 | 149.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.6 | 8.6 |
| Weight (g) | 148 | — |
| Width (mm) | 73.7 | 73.7 |
Launch
| Spec | Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL | Asus Zenfone Pegasus 3s |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2016, July. Released 2016, August | 2017, January |
| Status | Discontinued | Cancelled |
Network
| Spec | Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL | Asus Zenfone Pegasus 3s |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | LTE |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL | Asus Zenfone Pegasus 3s |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL | Asus Zenfone Pegasus 3s |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL | Asus Zenfone Pegasus 3s |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL and Asus Zenfone Pegasus 3s are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Asus Zenfone Pegasus 3s packs a 5000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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