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Sony Xperia Z5 vs Asus Zenfone 3 ZE520KL
Comparison between Sony Xperia Z5 and Asus Zenfone 3 ZE520KL: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Sony and Asus.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Xperia Z5 | Zenfone 3 ZE520KL |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.4 | 5.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.1 | 2.4 |
| Camera | 4.0 | 5.3 |
| Connectivity | 4.2 | 4.5 |
| Battery & charging | 2.3 | 1.6 |
Which one is for you?
Sony Xperia Z5, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 2,900 mAh
- against 2,600 mAh
- Body Thickness
- 7.3 mm
- against 7.69 mm
- Audio Features
- Stereo Speakers, aptX, A2DP, 24-bit/192kHz Audio
- against A2DP, EDR, LE, Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio
Asus Zenfone 3 ZE520KL, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Storage Type
- eMMC 5.1
- against eMMC 5.0
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.2
- against Bluetooth 4.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Xperia Z5 | Zenfone 3 ZE520KL |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 |
| Processor Process Size | 20 nm | 14 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 430 | Qualcomm Adreno 506 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.0 | eMMC 5.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 60,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 189 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 862 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57) | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
Design
| Specification | Xperia Z5 | Zenfone 3 ZE520KL |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Black, Gold, Green, Pink | Black, White, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 7.3 mm Best value | 7.69 mm |
| Body Width | 72 mm | 74 mm |
| Body Height | 146 mm | 146.9 mm |
| Weight | 154 g | 144 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 69.6 % Best value | 68.6 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | — |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Xperia Z5 | Zenfone 3 ZE520KL |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,900 mAh Best value | 2,600 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | — |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | 17 h | — |
| Standby time | 540 h | — |
| Music playback time | 87 h | — |
Display
| Specification | Xperia Z5 | Zenfone 3 ZE520KL |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.2″ | 5.2″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 1,920 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 428 ppi Best value | 424 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 986 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Scratch Resistant, Oleophobic Coating, Touchscreen, IPS LCD, TRILUMINOS Display, X-Reality Engine | Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Xperia Z5 | Zenfone 3 ZE520KL |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Xperia Z5 | Zenfone 3 ZE520KL |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Xperia Z5 | Zenfone 3 ZE520KL |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 5.1 | Android 6 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5.1 | 6 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia Z5 | Zenfone 3 ZE520KL |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, aptX | A2DP, EDR, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, DLNA, microUSB, USB OTG, TV-out | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| SAR American Head | 0.55 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.64 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.75 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.78 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 100 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia Z5 | Zenfone 3 ZE520KL |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, aptX, A2DP, 24-bit/192kHz Audio Best value | A2DP, EDR, LE, Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Xperia Z5 | Zenfone 3 ZE520KL |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | E6653, SO-01H, SOV32, E6603, 501SO | Z017DB, Z017D, Z017DA, Z017DC, ZE520KL, ZA520KL |
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