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Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM) vs Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)

Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 3 Max vs Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) X Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM) 28Points
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
04Points Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) Compare Asus Zenfone 3 Max X
3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

0.3mp

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB 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!

Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)} 28 Advantages Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM) vs Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)} 4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
+1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs720MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)
+4GB LPDDR310 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs384MB LPDDR
+32GB (24GB available)85%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (13GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)80%
Thinner
vs14.9 millimeters (0.59 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+401 PPI59%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs252 PPI
+5.5"49%
Larger screen
vs3.7"
+(back) 16MP99%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 8MP25 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.1 Eclair
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4100 mAh128%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1800 mAh
+10W100%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs5W
+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)
(dedicated slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
175 grams (6.13 ounces)vs+156 grams (5.46 ounces)12%
Lighter
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

16 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
 
ModelZenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Other model namesAsus Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL 4GB/32GB 5.5" Dual-SimSamsung i8520 Galaxy Beam 1, Samsung Galaxy Beam i8520 M16
Country or region available(Global, International)(Europe)PhilippinesIndiaIndonesiaJapanTaiwan
(Global, International), (Europe), Philippines, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan
(Global, International)Singapore
(Global, International), Singapore
BrandAsusSamsung
Release date9/1/20167/8/2010
Depth8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)14.9 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)76.24 x 151.4 millimeters (3 x 5.96 in)59.8 x 123 millimeters (2.35 x 4.84 in)
Weight175 grams (6.13 ounces)156 grams (5.46 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.5" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~53% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI252 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 2.1 Eclair
Firmware updateAndroid 8.1 Oreofeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz UI

⚙️ Processor

Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3440 (65nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 505 450MhzPowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR3384MB LPDDR
Internal storage32GB (24GB available)16GB (13GB available)
eMMC
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
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)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 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
UMTS 900/1900/2100
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)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTECSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)VGA (640x480)
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

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more1 microphone
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity4100 mAh1800 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy17 hours7.4 hours
Standby912 hours (38 days)530 hours (22.1 days)

➕ Other features

Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot 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
• Built-in WVGA DLP Pico projector
• DNSe 2.0
• Samsung Kies
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.62W/kg (head)
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