Asus Zenfone 3s Max ZC521TL vs Sharp Aquos Zero: specs comparison

Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

Display technology

OLED versus LCD

Zenfone 3s Max ZC521TL:

LCD

Aquos Zero:

OLED
Weight

Aquos Zero: 29 g lighter

Zenfone 3s Max ZC521TL:

175 g

Aquos Zero:

146 g
Screen diagonal

Zenfone 3s Max ZC521TL: 1 in smaller diagonal

Zenfone 3s Max ZC521TL:

5.2 in

Aquos Zero:

6.2 in
Chipset

Zenfone 3s Max ZC521TL:

Mediatek MT6750 (28 nm)

Aquos Zero:

Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
Release year

Zenfone 3s Max ZC521TL:

2017

Aquos Zero:

2019

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

1. Zenfone 3s Max ZC521TL

Height:

Unknown
Width:

Unknown
Depth:

Unknown

Unavailable dimensions are omitted from the drawing.
2. Aquos Zero

Height:

154 mm
Width:

73 mm
Depth:

8.8 mm

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. Zenfone 3s Max ZC521TL

175 g

+29 g versus Aquos Zero
2. Aquos Zero

146 g

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

1. Zenfone 3s Max ZC521TL

Screen diagonal:

5.2 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

74.5 cm²
2. Aquos Zero

Screen diagonal:

6.2 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

18.7:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

96.9 cm²

Aquos Zero has approximately 30% more rectangular screen area than Zenfone 3s Max ZC521TL.

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for Zenfone 3s Max ZC521TL, Aquos Zero, compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	Zenfone 3s Max ZC521TL	Aquos Zero
32 GB	3 GB RAM	Not recorded
128 GB	Not recorded	6 GB RAM

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. Zenfone 3s Max ZC521TL

NFC:: Unknown
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)

2. Aquos Zero

NFC:: Yes
Headphone jack:: No
Memory card support:: No

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. Zenfone 3s Max ZC521TL

5000 mAh

+1870 mAh versus Aquos Zero
2. Aquos Zero

3130 mAh

Specifications

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1. Zenfone 3s Max ZC521TL2. Aquos Zero

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for Zenfone 3s Max ZC521TL, Aquos Zero.
Specification	Zenfone 3s Max ZC521TL	Aquos Zero
Dimensions (HxWxD)	Х Х mm	154 Х 73 Х 8.8 mm
Weight	175 g	146 g
Technology	IPS LCD	OLED
Screen size	5.2" inch	6.2" inch
Screen resolution	720 x 1280 px	1440 x 2992 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	32 GB 3 GB RAM	128 GB 6 GB RAM
Memory card support	microSD up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)	No
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	5000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po	3130 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS	Android 7 (Nougat); ZenUI 3	Android 9.0 (Pie)
Chipset	Mediatek MT6750 (28 nm)	Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
NFC	Unknown	Yes
Headphone jack	Yes	No

Display

Display — specifications for Zenfone 3s Max ZC521TL, Aquos Zero.
Specification	Zenfone 3s Max ZC521TL	Aquos Zero
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	74.5 cm2	96.9 cm2
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)	18.7:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	Unknown	86.2%
PPI /points per inch/	282 PPI	536 PPI
Screen protection	Unknown	Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for Zenfone 3s Max ZC521TL, Aquos Zero.
Specification	Zenfone 3s Max ZC521TL	Aquos Zero
Rear camera, main	13 MP Single	22.6 MP Single
Camera specs	13 MP AF f/2.0	22.6 MP f/1.9 22 mm PDAF OIS
Functions	Dual-LED dual-tone flash panorama HDR	HDR
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	8 MP Single	8 MP Single
Specifications	8 MP	8 MP f/2.2 23 mm

Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for Zenfone 3s Max ZC521TL, Aquos Zero.
Specification	Zenfone 3s Max ZC521TL	Aquos Zero
Processor CPU	Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)	Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
Graphics processor GPU	Mali-T860MP2	Adreno 630
Antutu 7 score *	Unknown	275122

General specs

General specs — specifications for Zenfone 3s Max ZC521TL, Aquos Zero.
Specification	Zenfone 3s Max ZC521TL	Aquos Zero
Release date	2017 January	2019 January
Colors	Gold Black	Meteorite black
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	180 EUR	600 EUR
Battery life	Stand by time- Up to 816 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 28 h (3G)	Unknown
Body build	Unknown	Front glass aluminum frame

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Zenfone 3s Max ZC521TL, Aquos Zero.
Specification	Zenfone 3s Max ZC521TL	Aquos Zero
SIM card	Hybrid Dual SIM (Micro-SIM/Nano-SIM dual stand-by)	Nano-SIM
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - Global HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - India -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 2(1900) 3(1800) 4(1700/2100) 5(850) 7(2600) 8(900) 18(800) 19(800) 26(850) 28(700) 38(2600) 41(2500) - Taiwan LTE band 1(2100) 40(2300) - India	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 3(1800) 7(2600) 8(900) 28(700) 38(2600)
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE-A (3CA) Cat15 1024/50 Mbps
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band WiFi Direct hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band WiFi Direct hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS BDS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS GALILEO QZSS
USB	microUSB 2.0 USB On-The-Go	2.0 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector (PowerDelivery 2.0)
Bluetooth	4.0 A2DP EDR	5.0 A2DP LE

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for Zenfone 3s Max ZC521TL, Aquos Zero.
Specification	Zenfone 3s Max ZC521TL	Aquos Zero
Radio	FM radio	No
Others	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	DCI-P3 -HDR 10 -Dolby Vision Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic -24-bit/192kHz audio -Dolby Atmos

Other features

Other features — specifications for Zenfone 3s Max ZC521TL, Aquos Zero.
Specification	Zenfone 3s Max ZC521TL	Aquos Zero
Dop	Sensors Fingerprint (front-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass - Power Bank/Reverse charging	Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass - Fast battery charging - IP68 dust/water proof (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)

Asus Zenfone 3s Max ZC521TL vs Sharp Aquos Zero