Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Halo (SM-J727AZ)

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

4/11/2020 10:05 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 10:16 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Halo X Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Samsung Galaxy Halo (SM-J727AZ) Compare Asus Zenfone 3 Max X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 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!

13 Advantages Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)	vs	9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Halo (SM-J727AZ)
+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+32GB (24GB available)140% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+148 grams (5.18 ounces)13% Lighter	vs	167 grams (5.85 ounces)
+8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches)1% Thinner	vs	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+282 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	267 PPI
+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+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)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.25GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)58% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
5.2"	vs	+5.5"6% Larger screen
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
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
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

25 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

720x1280 pixels

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+18 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
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)	Galaxy Halo (SM-J727AZ)
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Model	Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)	Galaxy Halo (SM-J727AZ)
Other model names	Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL 3GB/32GB 5.2" Dual-Sim	Galaxy J7 2017 (Cricket Wireless) SM-J727AZKZAIO
Country or region available	(Global, International), USA, (Europe)	USA
Brand	Asus	Samsung
Release date	8/1/2016	3/1/2017
Depth	8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.7 x 149.5 millimeters (2.9 x 5.89 in)	76.2 x 151.4 millimeters (3 x 5.96 in)
Weight	148 grams (5.18 ounces)	167 grams (5.85 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)	Galaxy Halo (SM-J727AZ)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	282 PPI	267 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
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 32GB)	Galaxy Halo (SM-J727AZ)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 7.0 Nougat
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 32GB)	Galaxy Halo (SM-J727AZ)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.25GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP2	ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)	Galaxy Halo (SM-J727AZ)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (24GB available)	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)	Galaxy Halo (SM-J727AZ)
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) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	300/50 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 850/1700/1900
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 Cat6 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12)
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, LTE-A
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 32GB)	Galaxy Halo (SM-J727AZ)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 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	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	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)	Galaxy Halo (SM-J727AZ)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2560x1920 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 32GB)	Galaxy Halo (SM-J727AZ)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)	Galaxy Halo (SM-J727AZ)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)	Galaxy Halo (SM-J727AZ)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)	Galaxy Halo (SM-J727AZ)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (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	feature not registered
Standby	720 hours (30 days)	288 hours (12 days)
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)	Galaxy Halo (SM-J727AZ)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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: Titanium Grey, Glacier Silver, Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Asus ZenUI 3.0 • 2.5D glass screen	• Colors: Black • HAC M3/T3
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)	Galaxy Halo (SM-J727AZ)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.62W/kg (head), 1.25W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered