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Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB) vs Motorola Moto C (XT1758)

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

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Compare Motorola Moto C X Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB) 21Points
5.2"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
04Points Motorola Moto C (XT1758) Compare Asus Zenfone 3 Max X
5"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2350
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)

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 (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)} 21 Advantages Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB) vs Moto C (XT1758)} 4 Advantages Motorola Moto C (XT1758)
+1.25GHz 64bit Quad-core14%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.1GHz 64bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+148 grams (5.18 ounces)4%
Lighter
vs154 grams (5.39 ounces)
+8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches)5%
Thinner
vs9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+720x1280 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+282 PPI44%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs196 PPI
+5.2"4%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(back) 13MP160%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+f/2.2 (aperture)27%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.8 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP162%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)5 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (720x480)
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.0 Nougat
+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
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4100 mAh74%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2350 mAh
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

17 Common items in both devices
16GB (10GB available)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
Only digital zoom
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras
4G LTE
+10 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)Moto C (XT1758)
ModelZenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)Moto C (XT1758)
Other model namesAsus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL 2GB/16GB 5.2" Dual-SimLenovo Moto C XT1758 (4G) Dual-sim, Motorola Watson
Country or region available(Global, International)BrazilUSATaiwan
(Global, International), Brazil, USA, Taiwan
AustraliaNew Zealand
Australia, New Zealand
BrandAsusMotorola
Release date8/1/20166/2/2017
Depth8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)73.7 x 149.5 millimeters (2.9 x 5.89 in)73.6 x 145.5 millimeters (2.9 x 5.73 in)
Weight148 grams (5.18 ounces)154 grams (5.39 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)Moto C (XT1758)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5.2" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)282 PPI196 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)Moto C (XT1758)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 8.1 Oreofeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)Moto C (XT1758)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6737M (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.25GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP2ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)Moto C (XT1758)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)Moto C (XT1758)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 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 850/900/1800/1900, CDMA 800/1900 (China)GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkGlobal:
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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 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 Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)Moto C (XT1758)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)Moto C (XT1758)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)VGA (720x480)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)Moto C (XT1758)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)Moto C (XT1758)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)Moto C (XT1758)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)Moto C (XT1758)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
HC40
Battery capacity4100 mAh2350 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy20 hoursfeature not registered
Standby720 hours (30 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)Moto C (XT1758)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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, Gold
โ€ข USB OTG On-The-Go
โ€ข Asus ZenUI 3.0
โ€ข 2.5D glass screen
โ€ข Colors: Starry Black, Pearl White, Metallic Cherry, Fine Gold
โ€ข WiFi hotspot

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)Moto C (XT1758)
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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