Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ZenFone 3 (ZE520KL) and Nokia 8.1. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | ASUS ZenFone 3 (ZE520KL) | Nokia 8.1 |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | ZE520KL | - | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 146.87 mm | 154.8 mm | Nokia 8.1 has greater height than ASUS ZenFone 3 (ZE520KL). |
| Width | 73.98 mm | 75.76 mm | Nokia 8.1 has greater width than ASUS ZenFone 3 (ZE520KL). |
| Depth | 7.69 mm | 7.97 mm | ASUS ZenFone 3 (ZE520KL) is narrower than ASUS ZenFone 3 (ZE520KL). |
| Weight | 144 g | 180 g | ASUS ZenFone 3 (ZE520KL) is lighter than ASUS ZenFone 3 (ZE520KL). |
| Body Colour | Moon white | Gold shimmer | Black sapphire | Blue/silver | Steel/copper | |
| Body Material | Metal, glass | Metal frame | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
| SAR Value | 0.938 W/kg (body), 0.278 W/kg (head) | 1.49 W/kg (body), 0.514 W/kg (head), 3.99 W/kg (limb) | |
| Integrated Components | FM radio | - | |
| Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM (SIM1 and SIM2/MicroSD slots) | Dual-SIM | |
| SIM Card Configuration Details | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD | - |
| DISPLAY | ASUS ZenFone 3 (ZE520KL) | Nokia 8.1 |
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| Display Type | LCD display | LCD display | |
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| Display Technology | Super IPS+ | PureDisplay | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.2" | 6.18" | Nokia 8.1 has larger screen size than ASUS ZenFone 3 (ZE520KL). |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 2280 x 1080 pixels | Nokia 8.1 has better screen resolution than ASUS ZenFone 3 (ZE520KL). |
| Display Format | Full HD | Full HD+ | |
| Aspect Ratio | - | 18.7:9 | |
| Max Brightness | 600 cd/m² | - | |
| Contrast Ratio | - | 1500:1 | |
| HDR | - | Yes | Nokia 8.1 has HDR. |
| HDR Technology | - | HDR10 | |
| Display Enhancement Technology | Bluelight Filter for Eye Care | - | |
| Display Features | ASUS Glove Touch technology, 2.5D curved glass | Edge-to-Edge screen | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) | - |
| PROCESSOR | ASUS ZenFone 3 (ZE520KL) | Nokia 8.1 |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | |
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| Clock Speed | 2 GHz | - | |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 506 | - |
| MEMORY | ASUS ZenFone 3 (ZE520KL) | Nokia 8.1 |
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| RAM | 3 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 4 GB | Nokia 8.1 has more RAM than ASUS ZenFone 3 (ZE520KL). |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 64 GB | Nokia 8.1 has more internal memory than ASUS ZenFone 3 (ZE520KL). |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 2 TB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 400 GB |
| CAMERA | ASUS ZenFone 3 (ZE520KL) | Nokia 8.1 |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 2 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 16 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | ASUS ZenFone 3 (ZE520KL) has better camera resolution than Nokia 8.1. |
| Sensor Size | - | 1/2.55" | |
| Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS IMX298 sensor | - | |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | - | |
| Lens Construction | 6-element | - | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | 4 Stop OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) 2.0 | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Laser Auto Focus | Yes | - | |
| Special Effects | Depth of field | Bokeh effect | |
| HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
| Camera Modes | Panorama, Time-lapse mode, night mode, manual mode, Real time beauty mode, super resolution mode, All Smiles mode, Mini mode | Pro Camera mode | |
| Light Source | Dual LED flash | Dual Hi-Cri flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | - | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Sapphire crystal lens cover, GIF animation function, Smart Remove, Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), Time Rewind, Largan lens | Carl Zeiss optic, Dual-Sight mode, AI-powered imaging |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 13 Megapixel | |
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| Camera Functions (2nd Camera) | - | Depth camera |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 20 Megapixel | Nokia 8.1 has better front camera resolution than ASUS ZenFone 3 (ZE520KL). |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | - | |
| Focus Adjustment | - | Focus free | |
| HDR Mode (Front) | Auto HDR mode | - | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | Selfie panorama | Motion Photos | |
| Camera Features (Front) | PixelMaster camera | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | ASUS ZenFone 3 (ZE520KL) | Nokia 8.1 |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2650 mAh | 3500 mAh | Nokia 8.1 has larger battery capacity than ASUS ZenFone 3 (ZE520KL). |
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| CELLULAR | ASUS ZenFone 3 (ZE520KL) | Nokia 8.1 |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) | Android 9.0 Pie | |
| User Interface | ASUS ZenUI 3.0 | - | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| COMMUNICATIONS | ASUS ZenFone 3 (ZE520KL) | Nokia 8.1 |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, FDD-LTE, DC-HSPA+ | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, VoLTE, VoWiFi | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20 | - | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD | - | |
| Wireless Interface | Infrared (IrDA), IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| NFC | - | Yes | Nokia 8.1 has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | ASUS ZenFone 3 (ZE520KL) | Nokia 8.1 |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | - | Apt-X | |
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| Sound Enhancements | - | Nokia OZO surround sound capture |
| FEATURES | ASUS ZenFone 3 (ZE520KL) | Nokia 8.1 |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader | |
| Additional Phone Features | Infrared remote control, Dual microphones, Hi-Res Audio, Google Drive Storage (100 GB) (free for 2 years), ASUS SonicMaster 3.0 technology, ASUS NoiseZero Talk technology | Fast Charging, Smart Amplifier technology, Google Lens |
| OTHERS | ASUS ZenFone 3 (ZE520KL) | Nokia 8.1 |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Headset, power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable |
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