Asus Zenfone V V520KL vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer: 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.

Weight

Zenfone V V520KL: 29.9 g lighter

Zenfone V V520KL:

147.1 g

Mi 8 Explorer:

177 g
Width

Zenfone V V520KL: 2.2 mm narrower

Zenfone V V520KL:

72.6 mm

Mi 8 Explorer:

74.8 mm
Screen diagonal

Zenfone V V520KL: 1.01 in smaller diagonal

Zenfone V V520KL:

5.2 in

Mi 8 Explorer:

6.21 in
Chipset

Zenfone V V520KL:

Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)

Mi 8 Explorer:

Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
Rear camera layout

Zenfone V V520KL:

Single

Mi 8 Explorer:

Dual
Height

Zenfone V V520KL: 8.3 mm shorter

Zenfone V V520KL:

146.6 mm

Mi 8 Explorer:

154.9 mm

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 V V520KL

Height:

146.6 mm
Width:

72.6 mm
Depth:

7.6 mm
2. Mi 8 Explorer

Height:

154.9 mm +8.3 mm versus Zenfone V V520KL
Width:

74.8 mm +2.2 mm versus Zenfone V V520KL
Depth:

7.6 mm

Weight

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

1. Zenfone V V520KL

147.1 g
2. Mi 8 Explorer

177 g

+29.9 g versus Zenfone V V520KL

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.

At least two phones need compatible screen dimensions for a drawing.

1. Zenfone V V520KL

Screen diagonal:

5.2 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

74.5 cm²
2. Mi 8 Explorer

Mi 8 Explorer: Screen geometry unavailable or conflicting.

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 V V520KL, Mi 8 Explorer, compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	Zenfone V V520KL	Mi 8 Explorer
128 GB	Unknown	8 GB RAM

Zenfone V V520KL: Original memory entry

32 GB · 512GB 4GB

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 V V520KL

NFC:: Unknown
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 512 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)

2. Mi 8 Explorer

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 V V520KL

3000 mAh
2. Mi 8 Explorer

3000 mAh

Specifications

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1. Zenfone V V520KL2. Mi 8 Explorer

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for Zenfone V V520KL, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	Zenfone V V520KL	Mi 8 Explorer
Dimensions (HxWxD)	146.6 Х 72.6 Х 7.6 mm	154.9 Х 74.8 Х 7.6 mm
Weight	147.1 g	177 g
Technology	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.2" inch	6.21" inch
Screen resolution	1080 x 1920 px	1080 x 2248 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	32 GB 512GB 4GB	128 GB 8 GB RAM
Memory card support	microSD up to 512 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)	No
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	3000 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion	3000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS	Android 7 (Nougat); ZenUI 3	Android 8.1 (Oreo) upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10.1
Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)	Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
NFC	Unknown	Yes
Headphone jack	Yes	No

Display

Display — specifications for Zenfone V V520KL, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	Zenfone V V520KL	Mi 8 Explorer
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	74.5 cm2	97.1 cm2
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)	Unknown
Screen to body ratio	70.0%	83.8%
PPI /points per inch/	424 PPI	0 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 3	Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for Zenfone V V520KL, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	Zenfone V V520KL	Mi 8 Explorer
Rear camera, main	23 MP Single	12 MP Dual
Camera specs	23 MP f/2.0 1/2.6'' 1.0µm 4-axis OIS PDAF & laser AF	12 MP f/1.8 1/2.55'' 1.4µm 4-axis OIS dual pixel PDAF -12 MP f/2.4 1/3.4'' 1.0µm AF 2x optical zoom
Functions	HDR panorama	Dual-LED flash HDR panorama
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	8 MP Single	20 MP Single
Specifications	8 MP f/2.0	20 MP f/2.0 0.9μm

Performance

Performance — specifications for Zenfone V V520KL, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	Zenfone V V520KL	Mi 8 Explorer
Processor CPU	Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)	Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
Graphics processor GPU	Adreno 530	Adreno 630

General specs

General specs — specifications for Zenfone V V520KL, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	Zenfone V V520KL	Mi 8 Explorer
Release date	2017 September	2018 May
Colors	Sapphire Black	Black (transparent back)
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	380 USD	500 EUR
Battery life	Stand by time- Up to 210 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 18 h (3G)	Unknown
Body build	Unknown	Front/back glass aluminum frame (7000 series)

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Zenfone V V520KL, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	Zenfone V V520KL	Mi 8 Explorer
SIM card	Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 2(1900) 4(1700/2100) 5(850) 13(700)	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 2(1900) 3(1800) 4(1700/2100) 5(850) 7(2600) 8(900) 12(700) 17(700) 20(800) 34(2000) 38(2600) 39(1900) 40(2300) 41(2500)
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 400/50 Mbps	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE-A (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 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 Wi-Fi Direct DLNA hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS BDS	Yes with dual-band A-GPS GLONASS BDS GALILEO QZSS
USB	3.0 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector (PowerDelivery 2.0)	Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Bluetooth	4.2 A2DP EDR LE	5.0 A2DP LE aptX HD

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for Zenfone V V520KL, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	Zenfone V V520KL	Mi 8 Explorer
Radio	No	No
Others	24-bit/192kHz audio -DTS sound -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	HDR10 -DCI-P3 Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Other features — specifications for Zenfone V V520KL, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	Zenfone V V520KL	Mi 8 Explorer
Dop	Sensors Fingerprint (front-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass - Fast battery charging: 60% in 37 min (Quick Charge 2.0) - For Verizon	Sensors Face ID fingerprint (under display) accelerometer gyro proximity barometer compass - Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 4.0+) - For China

Asus Zenfone V V520KL vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer