Tech review of Asus ZenFone 3 Max ZC520TL

Asus ZenFone 3 Max ZC520TL: a technical overview based on VRM24’s recorded device data.

Design and display

Type: Smartphone; Announced: 2016, July; Dimensions: 149.5 x 73.7 x 8.6 mm (5.89 x 2.90 x 0.34 in); Weight: 148 g (5.22 oz); Display: IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors; Size: 5.2 inches, 74.5 cm2 (~67.7% screen-to-body ratio); Resolution: 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio.

Display size and resolution describe the viewing format; brightness, colour accuracy and durability require separate testing.

Platform and memory

OS: Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), ZenUI 3; Chipset: Mediatek MT6737M; CPU: Quad-Core Cortex-A53 1.25 GHz; GPU: Mali-T720 MP2; RAM: 2 or 3 GB; Storage: 16 GB or 32 GB; Memory card: Micro SD, up to 32 GB (uses shared SIM slot).

The chipset and memory describe the hardware configuration. They do not establish measured speed, gaming performance or current software support.

Cameras

Rear camera: 13 MP, f/2.2, AF; Rear video: 1080p, 30fps; Front camera: 5 MP, f/2.0.

These are the recorded camera specifications. Image quality and stabilisation cannot be judged from resolution alone.

Battery and connections

Battery model: C11P1611; Battery capacity: Li-Po 4130 mAh; Charging port: Micro USB 2.0, USB On-The-Go; Headphone jack: 3.5mm Jack; Interfaces: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP, EDR; Networks: GSM / HSPA / LTE; SIM: Hybrid Dual SIM.

Battery capacity is not a measured runtime. Charging speed, battery condition and compatibility of replacement parts need separate verification.

What the specifications tell us

Use this overview to compare the recorded configuration with your needs. It does not provide benchmarks or hands-on performance measurements.