Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 2GB RAM) vs Motorola Moto G6 Play (XT1922-7)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 3 Max vs Motorola Moto G6 Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/25/2018 3:21 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 10:17 AM

Compare Motorola Moto G6 Play X Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 2GB RAM) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Motorola Moto G6 Play (XT1922-7) Compare Asus Zenfone 3 Max X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 2GB RAM)

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!

11 Advantages Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 2GB RAM)	vs	7 Advantages Motorola Moto G6 Play (XT1922-7)
+1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core10% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core
+32GB (24GB available)167% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (9GB available)
+175 grams (6.13 ounces)3% Lighter	vs	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)8% Thinner	vs	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels100% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1440 pixels
+401 PPI42% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	282 PPI
+(back) 16MP25% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4100 mAh2% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4000 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)
5.5"	vs	+5.7"4% Larger screen
Dual-LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 8.1 Oreo	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

28 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR3

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+21 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 2GB RAM)	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-7)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 2GB RAM)	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-7)
Other model names	Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL 2GB/32GB 5.5" Dual-Sim	Boost Mobile/Sprint Lenovo Moto G6 Play, Motorola Ashley
Country or region available	(Global, International), Brazil, (Europe), Philippines, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan	USA
Brand	Asus	Motorola
Release date	9/1/2016	4/19/2018
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.24 x 151.4 millimeters (3 x 5.96 in)	72.2 x 154.4 millimeters (2.84 x 6.08 in)
Weight	175 grams (6.13 ounces)	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 2GB RAM)	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-7)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1440 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	282 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 (5.5 ZC553KL 2GB RAM)	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-7)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 2GB RAM)	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-7)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 MSM8920 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 505 450Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 308 600Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 2GB RAM)	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-7)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (24GB available)	16GB (9GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 2GB RAM)	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-7)
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	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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Global version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 Taiwan/Japan: UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100 India/Indonesia: UMTS 850/900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 Global version: LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) Taiwan/Japan: LTE 700/800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,6,7,8,18,19,26,28) TD-LTE 2500/2600 (Bands 38,41) India/Indonesia: LTE 850/900/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5,8) TD-LTE 2300 (Band 40)	LTE Cat6 700/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2300/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14,17,25,26,29,30,66) TD-LTE 2500/2600 (Bands 38,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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 (5.5 ZC553KL 2GB RAM)	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-7)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 2GB RAM)	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-7)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (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
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 2GB RAM)	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-7)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 2GB RAM)	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-7)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 2GB RAM)	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-7)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 2GB RAM)	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-7)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4100 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	17 hours	36 hours (1.5 days)
Standby	912 hours (38 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 2GB RAM)	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-7)
Call control	Voice dialing, 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: Titanium Grey, Glacier Silver, Pink, Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Asus ZenUI 3.0 • 2.5D glass screen • 450nits brightness screen	• Colors: Silver, Flash Gray, Blue, Gold • Front/back Gorilla Glass 3 • Max vision 18:9 display • Dolby audio
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 2GB RAM)	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-7)
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