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Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM) vs LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 3 Max vs LG Nexus 5X phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG Nexus 5X X Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM) 11Points
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
14Points LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB) Compare Asus Zenfone 3 Max X
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

12.4
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)

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Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)} 11 Advantages Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM) vs Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)} 14 Advantages LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
+4GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+32GB (24GB available)140%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (10GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+5.5"6%
Larger screen
vs5.2"
+(back) 16MP29%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 12.4MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+(front) 8MP59%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
vsAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
+4100 mAh52%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2700 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
1.4GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core27%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
175 grams (6.13 ounces)vs+136 grams (4.76 ounces)29%
Lighter
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)5%
Thinner
401 PPIvs+424 PPI6%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
1/3" inchesvs+1/2.3" inches30%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
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 supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.1 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

26 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
Dual-LED flash
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
f/2.0 (aperture)
+19 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
ModelZenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
Other model namesAsus Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL 4GB/32GB 5.5" Dual-SimGoogle Nexus 5X, LG H790, LG Bullhead
Country or region available(Global, International)(Europe)PhilippinesIndiaIndonesiaJapanTaiwan
(Global, International), (Europe), Philippines, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan
USAMexico
USA, Mexico
BrandAsusLG
Release date9/1/201610/20/2015
Depth8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)76.24 x 151.4 millimeters (3 x 5.96 in)72.6 x 147 millimeters (2.86 x 5.79 in)
Weight175 grams (6.13 ounces)136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 8.1 Oreofeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Hexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core)
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 505 450MhzQualcomm Adreno 418
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (24GB available)16GB (10GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkGlobal 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 networkLTE 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 700/800/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,13,17,20,25,26,29)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels12.4 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels4056x3046 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inches1/2.3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4100 mAh2700 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy17 hours20 hours
Standby912 hours (38 days)420 hours (17.5 days)

โž• Other features

Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Titanium Grey, Glacier Silver, Pink, Gold
โ€ข USB OTG On-The-Go
โ€ข Asus ZenUI 3.0
โ€ข 2.5D glass screen
โ€ข 450nits brightness screen
โ€ข Colors: Black, White, Light blue
โ€ข Oleophobic coating
โ€ข Fingerprint sensor
โ€ข Sony IMX377 sensor camera
โ€ข Laser autofocus camera
โ€ข 1.55ยตm pixel size
โ€ข Fast charging: up to 3h40min of use in 10min

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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