Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ZenFone 3 (ZE520KL) and Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect phone. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the phone that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | ASUS ZenFone 3 (ZE520KL) | Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | ZE520KL | SM-N986B/DS | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 146.87 mm | 164.8 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G has greater height than ASUS ZenFone 3 (ZE520KL). |
Width | 73.98 mm | 77.2 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G has greater width than ASUS ZenFone 3 (ZE520KL). |
Depth | 7.69 mm | 8.1 mm | ASUS ZenFone 3 (ZE520KL) is narrower than ASUS ZenFone 3 (ZE520KL). |
Weight | 144 g | 208 g | ASUS ZenFone 3 (ZE520KL) is lighter than ASUS ZenFone 3 (ZE520KL). |
Body Colour | Moon white | Gold shimmer | Black sapphire | Mystic white | Mystic black | Mystic bronze | |
Body Material | Metal, glass | - | |
Protection | - | Dustproof, splashproof, water-resistant | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G is waterproof. |
IP rating | - | IP68 | |
SAR Value | 0.938 W/kg (body), 0.278 W/kg (head) | 1.47 W/kg (body), 0.338 W/kg (head), 3.29 W/kg (limb) | |
Integrated Components | FM radio | Heart rate sensor | |
Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM (SIM1 and SIM2/MicroSD slots) | Dual-SIM | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
DISPLAY | ASUS ZenFone 3 (ZE520KL) | Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G |
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Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | Super IPS+ | Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.2" | 6.9" | Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G has larger screen size than ASUS ZenFone 3 (ZE520KL). |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 3088 x 1440 pixels | Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G has better screen resolution than ASUS ZenFone 3 (ZE520KL). |
Display Format | Full HD | QHD+ | |
Pixel Density | - | 496 ppi | |
Max Brightness | 600 cd/m² | - | |
Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours | |
HDR | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G has HDR. |
HDR Technology | - | HDR10+ | |
Display Enhancement Technology | Bluelight Filter for Eye Care | - | |
Display Refresh Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
Display Features | ASUS Glove Touch technology, 2.5D curved glass | Edge Screen, AOD(Always On Display), Edge Lighting, Video Wallpaper | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) | - |
PROCESSOR | ASUS ZenFone 3 (ZE520KL) | Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | Samsung | |
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Clock Speed | 2 GHz | 2.73 GHz | Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G has higher clock speed than ASUS ZenFone 3 (ZE520KL). |
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) | Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G |
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RAM | 3 GB | LPDDR5 SDRAM - 12 GB | Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G has more RAM than ASUS ZenFone 3 (ZE520KL). |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 256 GB | Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G has more internal memory than ASUS ZenFone 3 (ZE520KL). |
User Memory | - | 221.6 GB | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 2 TB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
CAMERA | ASUS ZenFone 3 (ZE520KL) | Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 3 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 16 Megapixel | 108 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G has better camera resolution than ASUS ZenFone 3 (ZE520KL). |
Sensor Size | - | 1/1.33" | |
Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS IMX298 sensor | - | |
Lens Type | - | Wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/1.8 | Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G has better lens aperture than ASUS ZenFone 3 (ZE520KL). |
Lens Construction | 6-element | - | |
Field of View (FoV) | - | 79 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size | - | 0.8 μm | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | 4 Stop OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Laser Auto Focus | Yes | Yes | |
Optical Zoom | - | 5x | |
Digital Zoom | - | 50x | |
Self-Timer Delay | - | Yes | |
Special Effects | Depth of field | HDR, Grid Line | |
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 | Panorama, Slow motion mode, HYPERLAPSE, Live Focus mode, Super Slow-mo, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Motion Photos, Food, Face, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, People, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view, Live focus video, Night, Mountain, Pro Video mode, Single Take, Pro Video | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face detection | Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G has face detection. |
Light Source | Dual LED flash | High CRI LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, 7680 x 4320 (8K) at 24 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Sapphire crystal lens cover, GIF animation function, Smart Remove, Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), Time Rewind, Largan lens | Quick Launch, Playback zoom, Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), blink detection, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Tracking AF, Video location tags, location tags, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Scene Optimiser, Full view, Flaw detection, Shot suggestions, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Floating shutter button, Super steady, Zoom-In Mic, Space Zoom, Take 33MP still photos while playing 8K video, AR Doodle, 50x Super Resolution Zoom, HEVC (High Efficiency Video coding) support, Microphone Control (Pro Video only) |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Telephoto lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/3.0 | |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 20 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1 μm |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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Lens Type (3rd Camera) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
Field of View (3rd Camera) | - | 120 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1.4 μm |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 10 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G has better front camera resolution than ASUS ZenFone 3 (ZE520KL). |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/2.2 | ASUS ZenFone 3 (ZE520KL) has better front lens aperture than ASUS ZenFone 3 (ZE520KL). |
Field of View (Front) | - | 80 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (Front) | - | 1.22 μm | |
Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic | |
HDR Mode (Front) | Auto HDR mode | - | |
Camera Modes (Front) | Selfie panorama | Timer mode, wide selfie mode, selfie mode, Live Focus mode, AR Emoji, selfie focus, Live focus video | |
Camera Features (Front) | PixelMaster camera | Dual Pixel AF |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | ASUS ZenFone 3 (ZE520KL) | Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2650 mAh | 4500 mAh | Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G has larger battery capacity than ASUS ZenFone 3 (ZE520KL). |
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Fast Charging Technology | - | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging, Power Delivery 3.0 | Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G has fast charging technology. |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare | |
Talk Time | - | 1440 minutes | |
Run Time Details | - | Active online usage (LTE): up to 15 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 16 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 19 hrs Playback (wireless audio): up to 75 hrs Talk (4G): up to 1440 min |
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Battery Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
CELLULAR | ASUS ZenFone 3 (ZE520KL) | Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G has more advanced generation mobile network. |
Operating System | Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) | Android 10 | |
User Interface | ASUS ZenUI 3.0 | One UI 2.5 | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | Bixby | |
Payment Technology | - | Samsung Pay | |
Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | ASUS ZenFone 3 (ZE520KL) | Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, FDD-LTE, DC-HSPA+ | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
3G UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
5G NR Band | - | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, n77, n78, n40 | |
5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300 | |
Wireless Interface | Infrared (IrDA), IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
NFC | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | ASUS ZenFone 3 (ZE520KL) | Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | - | WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, DSF, DSD, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128 | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | - | MKV, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | |
Sound Enhancements | - | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, Acoustic Overload Point, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound |
FEATURES | ASUS ZenFone 3 (ZE520KL) | Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G |
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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, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | |
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 | MIMO technology, Screen mirroring, Screen Write, Smart Select, Fast Charging, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Live message, Screen off memo, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Secure Folder function, Dual Audio, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer, AR Doodle, PENUP |
OTHERS | ASUS ZenFone 3 (ZE520KL) | Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, S Pen, Earphones (USB Type-C) with sound by AKG | |
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Compliant Standards | - | VDE, IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible), SGS | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 1.5 m |