ASUS ZenFone 3 series is the latest as well as strongest flagship series of the company so far. So, if you wonder what exactly it is or how different its members are from each other, check out the following comparison now!
ASUS ZenFone 3 series with wonder flagship smartphones
So, at the moment, we have 5 handsets coming with “ASUS ZenFone 3” in their names, and ASUS ZenFone 3 is the base model. Actually, there are 2 versions of the Zen 3, coded as ZE552KL and ZE520KL, but we chose the former to compare since it has better specifications in general.
ASUS ZenFone 3 ZE552KL specs |
ASUS ZenFone 3 Deluxe specs |
ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra specs |
ASUS ZenFone 3 Max specs |
ASUS ZenFone 3 Laser specs |
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Dimensions |
152.6 x 77.4 x 7.7 mm |
156.4 x 77.4 x 7.5 mm |
186.4 x 93.9 x 6.8 mm |
To be confirmed |
7.9 mm (thickness) |
Weight |
155 g |
170 g |
233 g |
To be confirmed |
To be confirmed |
Display |
5.5-inch Full HD (~401 ppi) Super IPS+ |
5.7-inch Full HD (~386 ppi) Super AMOLED |
6.8-inch Full HD (~324 ppi) IPS LCD |
5.2-inch HD (~282 ppi) IPS |
5.5-inch Full HD (~401 ppi) IPS LCD |
OS |
ASUS ZenUI 3.0 based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
ASUS ZenUI 3.0 based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
ASUS ZenUI 3.0 based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
ASUS ZenUI based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
ASUS ZenUI based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
Processor |
Snapdragon 625 |
Snapdragon 820/821 |
Snapdragon 652 |
Snapdragon 615 |
Snapdragon 430 |
ROM |
32GB (expandable) + 3GB64GB (expandable) + 4GB |
64/128/256GB (expandable) |
32/64/128GB (exapandable) |
32GB (expandable) |
32GB (expandable) |
RAM |
4/6GB |
3/4GB |
3GB |
4GB |
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Camera |
Rear: 16MP, f/2.0, laser/phase detection autofocus, OIS (4-axis), dual LED flash |
Rear: 23MP, f/2.0, laser/phase detection autofocus, OIS (4-axis), dual LED flash |
Rear: 23MP, f/2.0, laser/phase detection autofocus, OIS (4-axis), dual LED flash |
Rear: 13MP, f/2.0, laser autofocus, LED flash |
Rear: 13MP, f/2.0, laser autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash |
Front: 8MP, f/2.0, 1080p |
Front: 8MP, f/2.0, 1080p |
Front: 8MP, f/2.0, 1080p |
Front: 5MP, f/2.0 |
Front: 5MP, f/2.0, autofocus |
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Battery |
Non-removable Li-Ion 3000mAh |
Non-removable Li-Ion 3000mAh with Quick Charge 3.0 |
Non-removable Li-Ion 4600mAh with Quick Charge 3.0 |
Non-removable Li-Po 4100mAh |
Non-removable Li-Ion 3000mAh |
SIM |
Dual SIM (Nano-SIM/ Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)) |
Dual SIM (Nano-SIM/ Micro-SIM, dual stand-by, dual active) |
Dual SIM (Nano-SIM/ Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Color |
Sapphire Black, Moonlight White, Shimmer Gold |
Glacier Silver, Titanium Gray, Shimmer Gold |
Glacier Silver, Titanium Gray, Metallic Pink |
Titanium Grey, Glacier Silver, Sand Gold |
To be confirmed |
Fingerprint Scanner |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
USB Type-C |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
Price |
Starting at $249 |
Starting at $499(SD821 + 6GB + 256GB: $820; SD820 + 6GB + 64GB: $645) |
Starting at $479 |
$200-210 |
$250-270 |
Okay, so, it is easy to recognize that all the phones are different from each other mainly because of their sizes and designs. ASUS ZenFone 3 Max is the smallest with a handy 5.2-inch screen, yet it owns the worst display resolution here, only HD and an IPS panel. Meanwhile, ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra is the biggest device. However, we think it could have been much better if the firm had equipped such a large screen with Quad HD resolution. So, in the end, we would like to pick Zen 3 and Deluxe to be the best in terms of display. They have good combinations of size, res, and panel. As for battery, no doubt it is Ultra that packs the largest one. Nonetheless, it does not mean that this machine can also have the longest battery life. Ultra is able to last 1 or 2 days while ASUS ZenFone 3 Max can offer 3 days with average usage and 30 days standby despite smaller batt capacity. As for camera, ASUS ZenFone 3 Laser is definitely the most interesting here due to boasting “2nd-generation laserauto-focus technology for instant clarity in just 0.03 seconds.” The phone shoots a laser beam to measure distances at a lightning speed and captures things as fast as your finger can press. Your shots are gonna be very sharp and clear.
For the rest, in our opinion, ASUS ZenFone 3 Deluxe deserves being the most powerful here. It’s got whooping 6GB of RAM, 256GB of ROM, a super strong Snapdragon 820 chip, and even a fantastic camera combo.
ASUS ZenFone 3 series: Price and availability
Generally, we guess each handset has its own special features to attract different kinds of consumers. Like, if you want an affordable camera-centric phone, the Laser seems a great choice. Or, the Max is likely to satisfy those who need a device with a good battery life. In case of wanting something completely outstanding and powerful, you can take the Deluxe into consideration. Nevertheless, you’ll have to pay lots of money. Well, so those are what we’d like to show you today. What are your opinions about them? Share with us!