Amazon Fire Phone (32GB) vs Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Amazon Fire Phone vs Asus Zenfone 4 Max phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/22/2017 8:53 AM, updated: 8/3/2023 10:20 AM

Compare Asus Zenfone 4 Max X Amazon Fire Phone (32GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2400
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 32GB) Compare Amazon Fire Phone X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 32GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

9 Advantages Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)	vs	14 Advantages Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 32GB)
+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core17% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core
+32GB (25GB available)14% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (22GB available)
+160 grams (5.6 ounces)13% Lighter	vs	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
+312 PPI17% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	267 PPI
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
4.7"	vs	+5.5"17% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP39% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 2.1MP	vs	+(front) 8MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2400 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh108% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

26 Common items in both devices

8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

720x1280 pixels

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

f/2.0 (aperture)

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Fire Phone (32GB)	Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 32GB)
Other model names	AT&T Amazon Firephone SD4930UR	Asus Zenfone 4 Max Octa-Core (3GB RAM) 5,5" ZC554KL-4A013BR
Country or region available	USA	Brazil, USA, (Europe), Philippines, Taiwan, (Global, International)
Brand	Amazon	Asus
Release date	7/25/2014, Announced: 6/18/2014	9/11/2017
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	66.5 x 139.2 millimeters (2.62 x 5.48 in)	76.9 x 154 millimeters (3.03 x 6.06 in)
Weight	160 grams (5.6 ounces)	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 3	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 32GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.7" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels (16:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	312 PPI	267 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 32GB)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	Amazon Fire OS UI 3.5 / 3.6.5	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 32GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330	Qualcomm Adreno 505 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 32GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (25GB available) eMMC 4.5	32GB (22GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,18,19,26,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP 12mm120°
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Digital Plus	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2400 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	9W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	22 hours	40 hours (1.7 days)
Standby	285 hours (11.9 days)	1104 hours (46 days)
➕ Other features
	Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 32GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • 3D Dynamic Perspective UI (based on 4 front cameras) • System wide tilt, auto-scroll, swivel and peek functions • Unlimited Cloud Drive photo storage • Firefly app	• Colors: Gray, Rose Pink, Gold, Black • USB OTG On-The-Go • 2.5D glass screen • ASUS ZenUI 4.0 • PixelMaster 4.0 • Fast battery charging 5V/2A=10W
☢️ Radiation rate
	Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.34W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered