Apple iPhone 4S (16GB) vs Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 4S vs Asus Zenfone 3 Max phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/5/2016 4:13 PM, updated: 9/27/2024 7:39 AM

Compare Asus Zenfone 3 Max X Apple iPhone 4S (16GB) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
IPS

640x960

8
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1432
mAh

(Non removable)

20Points Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB) Compare Apple iPhone 4S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)

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!

6 Advantages Apple iPhone 4S (16GB)	vs	20 Advantages Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)
+16GB (12GB available)20% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+140 grams (4.9 ounces)6% Lighter	vs	148 grams (5.18 ounces)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+330 PPI17% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	282 PPI
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)	vs	+1.25GHz 64bit Quad-core95% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches)9% Thinner
640x960 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels50% Higher resolution screen
3.5"	vs	+5.2"49% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.2 (aperture)9% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 5MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps9 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1432 mAh	vs	+4100 mAh186% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5W	vs	+10W100% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

23 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

+16 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	iPhone 4S (16GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone 4S (16GB)	Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)
Other model names	iPhone 4S A1387, iPhone 4S A1431 CDMA	Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL 2GB/16GB 5.2" Dual-Sim
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), Brazil, USA, Taiwan
Brand	Apple	Asus
Release date	10/1/2011	8/1/2016
Depth	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)	8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	58.6 x 115.2 millimeters (2.31 x 4.54 in)	73.7 x 149.5 millimeters (2.9 x 5.89 in)
Weight	140 grams (4.9 ounces)	148 grams (5.18 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone 4S (16GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~54% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	640x960 pixels (3:2)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	330 PPI	282 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 4S (16GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)
System version	iOS 5.0	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	iOS 9.0	Android 8.1 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 4S (16GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)
Chipset	32bit: Apple A5 (45nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.25GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX543 MP2 (200MHz)	ARM Mali-T720 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 4S (16GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available) Flash (EEPROM)	16GB (10GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 4S (16GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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, A1431: CDMA 800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900, CDMA 800/1900 (China)
Primary 3G network	A1387 version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 A1431 version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Global: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 Asia/Brazil: UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100 India/Indonesia: UMTS 850/900/2100 USA: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 China: CDMA,TD-SCDMA UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 Global: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) Asia/Brazil: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,18,19,26,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,41) India/Indonesia: LTE (Bands 1,3,5,8) TD-LTE (Band 40) USA: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17) China: LTE (Bands 1,3,7) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, 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
	iPhone 4S (16GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	35mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 4S (16GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 4S (16GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, iTunes	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 4S (16GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) 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	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 4S (16GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 4S (16GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1432 mAh	4100 mAh
Charger, watts	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	8.3 hours	20 hours
Standby	200 hours (8.3 days)	720 hours (30 days)
➕ Other features
	iPhone 4S (16GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS, 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 with tutorial	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, White • Videocalling over WiFi only • Siri natural language commands and dictation iCloud	• Colors: Titanium Grey, Glacier Silver, Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Asus ZenUI 3.0 • 2.5D glass screen
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 4S (16GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.18W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.99W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)	feature not registered