Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB) vs HTC One Max (32GB)

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

11/5/2016 4:13 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 3:41 PM

Compare HTC One Max X Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points HTC One Max (32GB) Compare Asus Zenfone 3 Max X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.9"
SLCD3

1080x1920

4.1
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3300
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!

10 Advantages Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)	vs	9 Advantages HTC One Max (32GB)
+2GB LPDDR3Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	2GB LPDDR2
+148 grams (5.18 ounces)47% Lighter	vs	217 grams (7.6 ounces)
+8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches)20% Thinner	vs	10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT Super LCD 3
+(back) 13MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 4.1MP
+(front) 5MP143% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+4100 mAh24% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3300 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
1.25GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+1.7GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)18% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+32GB (25GB available)150% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
282 PPI	vs	+373 PPI32% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.2"	vs	+5.9"13% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

25 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE

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📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)	HTC One Max (32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)	One Max (32GB)
Other model names	Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL 2GB/16GB 5.2" Dual-Sim	HTC One Max 803s 4G LTE, HTC One Max EMEA version, HTC T6
Country or region available	(Global, International), Brazil, USA, Taiwan	feature not registered
Brand	Asus	HTC
Release date	8/1/2016	10/31/2013
Depth	8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches)	10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.7 x 149.5 millimeters (2.9 x 5.89 in)	82.5 x 164.5 millimeters (3.25 x 6.48 in)
Weight	148 grams (5.18 ounces)	217 grams (7.6 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)	HTC One Max (32GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT Super LCD 3
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	282 PPI	373 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)	HTC One Max (32GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 8.1 Oreo	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)	HTC One Max (32GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064T) (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.25GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP2	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)	HTC One Max (32GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	32GB (25GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)	HTC One Max (32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	100/50 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, CDMA 800/1900 (China)	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	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	UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	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)	LTE 800/900/1800/2600
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)	HTC One Max (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	4.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2688x1520 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)	HTC One Max (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
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
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)	HTC One Max (32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)	HTC One Max (32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)	HTC One Max (32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)	HTC One Max (32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4100 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	20 hours	25 hours (1 days)
Standby	720 hours (30 days)	585 hours (24.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)	HTC One Max (32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Titanium Grey, Glacier Silver, Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Asus ZenUI 3.0 • 2.5D glass screen	• Colors: Silver • HTC Sense 5.5 UI • Fingerprint sensor • USB On-The-Go 1.3 • BoomSound dual front stereo • UltraPixel camera (2µm pixel) • BSI with 1/3" sensor size • HDR photo/video • Simultaneous HD video and image recording • Google Drive 50GB • DLNA • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)	HTC One Max (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered