Asus Zenfone V V520KL The Asus Zenfone V V520KL is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2017).
2017 · Lower-mid-range · Android 7 (Nougat) ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size 5.2" · 146.6 x 72.6 x 7.6 mm (5.77 x 2.86 x 0.30 in)
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
RAM 4GB
Storage 32GB
Main Camera 23 MP · Laser AF
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✓︎ Pros
✓ Sharp 424 PPI screen
✓ 5.2" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓ Lightweight at 147.1g — easy to carry
✓ 3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗ Smaller 3,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗ Basic Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm) for simple tasks only
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage days Gaming Multitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2017, September. Released 2017, September
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
OS
Android 7 (Nougat), ZenUI 3
RAM
4GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 Display
Sharpness
424 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
AMOLED
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
23 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,000 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging
18W wired, PD 2.0, QC2, 60% in 37 min
📱 Design & Build
Weight
147.1g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
146.6 x 72.6 x 7.6 mm (5.77 x 2.86 x 0.30 in)
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 400/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Asus Zenfone V V520KL support 5G?› No, the Asus Zenfone V V520KL does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Does the Asus Zenfone V V520KL have NFC?› No, the Asus Zenfone V V520KL does not have NFC.
Does the Asus Zenfone V V520KL support wireless charging?› No, the Asus Zenfone V V520KL charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Does the Asus Zenfone V V520KL support fast charging?› Yes, up to 18W (18W wired, PD 2.0, QC2, 60% in 37 min).
Does the Asus Zenfone V V520KL have expandable storage?› Yes, the Asus Zenfone V V520KL supports microSDXC expandable storage.
Does the Asus Zenfone V V520KL support dual SIM?› The Asus Zenfone V V520KL SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Does the Asus Zenfone V V520KL have a headphone jack?› Yes, the Asus Zenfone V V520KL has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Does the Asus Zenfone V V520KL have stereo speakers?› Speaker setup: Yes.
What Android version does the Asus Zenfone V V520KL ship with?› The Asus Zenfone V V520KL ships with Android 7 (Nougat), ZenUI 3.
What type of USB port does the Asus Zenfone V V520KL use?› The Asus Zenfone V V520KL uses USB Type-C 3.0.
Does the Asus Zenfone V V520KL support Wi-Fi 7?› The Asus Zenfone V V520KL supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.
Does the Asus Zenfone V V520KL support Bluetooth LE Audio?› The Asus Zenfone V V520KL has 4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE.
