Asus ZenFone 3 5.5-inch ZE552KL vs 5.2-inch ZE520KL Specs Comparison, Side by Side Actual Unit Photos
"Sir Mark, I heard that Asus will be releasing two sizes of the regular Asus ZenFone 3. Can you confirm this?"
That's one of the many ZenFone-related questions that I've been getting from Pinoy Asus fans ever since I returned to Manila from my recent Computex 2016 and Asus HQ Tour with our friends from the electronics company.
I can tell that a lot of my readers are very excited about this year's ZenFone models so I've decided to dedicate a few more TP posts to this topic.
To answer the question: Yes. Come August 2016, you will able to get the Asus ZenFone 3 regular model in two sizes. One has a 5.2-inch display while the other has a 5.5-inch screen.
The smaller Asus ZenFone 3 5.2-inch ZE520KL is more affordable; Donning an official price tag starting at $249. On the other hand, the larger Asus ZenFone 3 5.5-inch ZE552KL is expected to be slightly more expensive with a TP Price Guesstimate in the range of $300 to $350 USD.
The two versions share the exact same design identity, construction, and set of color options.
Here are some exclusive photos of Asus ZenFone 3 5.2-inch ZE520KL and 5.5-inch ZE552KL beside each other for design comparison:
Both devices have the same IPS+ display type that looks great when viewed from various angles. They also have similar Full HD or 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution, which makes the 5.2-inch model's screen more pixel dense.
Scratch-resistant 2.5D Contoured Gorilla Glass 4 protect the front and back panels of the two models.
ZE552KL and ZE520KL's identical mid-frame is crafted from sand-blasted, diamond-cut aluminum alloy that gives both devices an air of elegance and durability.
Update:
Both Asus ZenFone 3 5.5-inch and 5.2-inch were officially announced in the Philippines via #ZenvolutionPH, which happened earlier today - August 14, 2016 - at Sofitel Luxury Hotel in Manila.
The smaller ZF3 dons an SRP of Php 16,995 while the larger one will sell for Php 18,995 when the duo become available at Asus stores within this month, August 2016.
Apart from their difference in screen and battery size, Asus ZenFone 3 5.5-inch ZE552KL and Asus ZenFone 3 5.2-inch ZE520KL are practically one and the same in terms of technical specifications including imaging capabilities and connectivity options.
That's one of the many ZenFone-related questions that I've been getting from Pinoy Asus fans ever since I returned to Manila from my recent Computex 2016 and Asus HQ Tour with our friends from the electronics company.
I can tell that a lot of my readers are very excited about this year's ZenFone models so I've decided to dedicate a few more TP posts to this topic.
To answer the question: Yes. Come August 2016, you will able to get the Asus ZenFone 3 regular model in two sizes. One has a 5.2-inch display while the other has a 5.5-inch screen.
The smaller Asus ZenFone 3 5.2-inch ZE520KL is more affordable; Donning an official price tag starting at $249. On the other hand, the larger Asus ZenFone 3 5.5-inch ZE552KL is expected to be slightly more expensive with a TP Price Guesstimate in the range of $300 to $350 USD.
The two versions share the exact same design identity, construction, and set of color options.
Here are some exclusive photos of Asus ZenFone 3 5.2-inch ZE520KL and 5.5-inch ZE552KL beside each other for design comparison:
Both devices have the same IPS+ display type that looks great when viewed from various angles. They also have similar Full HD or 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution, which makes the 5.2-inch model's screen more pixel dense.
Both screens at lowest brightness setting.
It appears that ZE520KL and ZE552KL's screens have the same nits of brightness.
Scratch-resistant 2.5D Contoured Gorilla Glass 4 protect the front and back panels of the two models.
You get the exact same features and design elements at the back; The concentric pattern, fingerprint scanner, the protruding camera module.
Notice the different proximity sensor location on the two phones right above their screens.
ZE552KL and ZE520KL's identical mid-frame is crafted from sand-blasted, diamond-cut aluminum alloy that gives both devices an air of elegance and durability.
You'll find the power button and volume rocker of both smartphones on their right panel.
On both devices, the Dual SIM card tray is found on the left panel.
The size difference between the two variants is most obvious when we view them side-by-side from this angle.
This angle shows two things I love about these new ZenFone models. First, they now have a USB Type C port. Second, Asus placed the loud speaker at the rear as opposed to at the back on previous releases.
Update:
Both Asus ZenFone 3 5.5-inch and 5.2-inch were officially announced in the Philippines via #ZenvolutionPH, which happened earlier today - August 14, 2016 - at Sofitel Luxury Hotel in Manila.
The smaller ZF3 dons an SRP of Php 16,995 while the larger one will sell for Php 18,995 when the duo become available at Asus stores within this month, August 2016.
| Name | Asus ZenFone 3 5.5 ZE552KL | Asus ZenFone 3 5.2 ZE520KL |
| Type | Slate Form Factor (Full Touchscreen) | |
| Price Category | Midrange | |
| Dimensions | 152.6 x 77.4 x 7.7 mm | TBD |
| Weight | 155 grams | TBD |
| Available Colors | Shimmer Gold, Aqua Blue, Sapphire Black, Moonlight White | |
| Operating System | Android 6.0 Marshmallow with Zen UI 3.0 | |
| Display | 5.5 inches (~401 ppi pixel density), 1080 x 1920 pixels, Super IPS+, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, 2.5D Contoured Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | 5.2 inches (~424 ppi pixel density), 1080 x 1920 pixels, Super IPS+, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, 2.5D Contoured Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Processor | 64-Bit Octa Core 2.0 GHz ARM Cortex A53, Adreno 506 GPU, Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 chipset | |
| RAM | 3GB/4GB RAM options | |
| Internal Storage | 32GB/64GB ROM options, expandable via hybrid SIM slot | |
| Camera | Main: 16 MegaPixels, f/2.0 aperture, Sony IMX298 sensor, Laser/Phase Detection Autofocus, Tri-Tech, 4-Axis Optical Image Stabilization, Dual Tone LED Flash Front: 8 MegaPixels, f/2.0 aperture | |
| Video Capture | Full HD 1080p 30 frames per second for main camera, Full HD for front camera | |
| Audio and Video Playback | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC, MP4, H.264 | |
| Ports | USB Type C, 3.5 mm audio jack | |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth v4.2 with A2DP, EDR, 3G HSPA+; LTE Cat6 | |
| GPS | Yes, with GLONASS and A-GPS | |
| FM Radio | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Digital Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity, Fingerprint Scanner | |
| Network | 2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 and SIM 2, 3G HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100, 4G LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800) | |
| SIM Card Type | Dual = nanoSIM + microSIM | |
| Battery | Non-removable 3,000 mAh Li-Ion battery | Non-removable 2,650 mAh Li-Ion battery |
| Uptime | TBD | |
| Value-Added Features | Premium Design, Improved Imaging Capabilities, Good Internal Hardware | |
| Announcement | May 30, 2016 ~ Taipei, Taiwan | |
| Availability | Late July to August 2016 | |
| Price | TP Guesstimate: $300 USD (3GB of RAM, 32GB of ROM) Official SRP in the Philippines: Php 18,995 for 64GB model | Official: $249 USD (3GB of RAM, 32GB of ROM) Price Guesstimate (Philippines): Starts at Php 11,000 to Php 12,000 Official SRP in the Philippines: Php 16,995 for 64GB model |
Apart from their difference in screen and battery size, Asus ZenFone 3 5.5-inch ZE552KL and Asus ZenFone 3 5.2-inch ZE520KL are practically one and the same in terms of technical specifications including imaging capabilities and connectivity options.
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