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

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

11/5/2016 6:57 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:05 PM

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

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

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

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

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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11 Advantages Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)	vs	14 Advantages LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
+4GB LPDDR3100% 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)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+5.5"6% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+(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	vs	HDR 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	vs	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
+4100 mAh52% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2700 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)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+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 PPI	vs	+424 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
1/3" inches	vs	+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 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+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 supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+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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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)	LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
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Model	Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)	Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
Other model names	Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL 4GB/32GB 5.5" Dual-Sim	Google Nexus 5X, LG H790, LG Bullhead
Country or region available	(Global, International), (Europe), Philippines, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan	USA, Mexico
Brand	Asus	LG
Release date	9/1/2016	10/20/2015
Depth	8.3 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)
Weight	175 grams (6.13 ounces)	136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)	LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	424 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 4GB RAM)	LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 8.1 Oreo	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)	LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)
CPU	Octa-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 controller	Qualcomm Adreno 505 450Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 418
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)	LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (24GB available)	16GB (10GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)	LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
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, 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 700/800/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,13,17,20,25,26,29)
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 A, 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 (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)	LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	12.4 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4056x3046 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
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 (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)	LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
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	Not supported
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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)	LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
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, DivX
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)	LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
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/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)	LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)	LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4100 mAh	2700 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	17 hours	20 hours
Standby	912 hours (38 days)	420 hours (17.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)	LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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, Pink, Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Asus ZenUI 3.0 • 2.5D glass screen • 450nits brightness screen	• Colors: Black, White, Light blue • Oleophobic coating • Fingerprint sensor • Sony IMX377 sensor camera • Laser autofocus camera • 1.55µm pixel size • Fast charging: up to 3h40min of use in 10min
☢️ 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 registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered