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Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 16GB) vs Motorola Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)

Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 4 Max vs Motorola Moto G3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto G3 X Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 16GB) 14Points
5.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
04Points Motorola Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB) Compare Asus Zenfone 4 Max X
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2470
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 16GB)

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Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 16GB)} 14 Advantages Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 16GB) vs Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)} 4 Advantages Motorola Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)
+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)30%
Thinner
vs11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+5.5"10%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP39%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsDual-LED flash
+(front) 8MP59%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
+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
+5000 mAh102%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2470 mAh
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
181 grams (6.34 ounces)vs+155 grams (5.43 ounces)17%
Lighter
267 PPIvs+294 PPI10%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+IPX7 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

30 Common items in both devices
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
16GB (10GB available)
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
720x1280 pixels
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 16GB)Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)
ModelZenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 16GB)Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)
Other model namesAsus Zenfone 4 Max Quad-Core (2GB RAM) 5,5" ZC554KL-4A010BRMotorola Moto G 2015 (1GB RAM) Dual-Sim, Motorola Osprey
Country or region availableBrazil
Brazil
Brazil
Brazil
BrandAsusMotorola
Release date9/11/20177/28/2015
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)76.9 x 154 millimeters (3.03 x 6.06 in)72.4 x 142.1 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in)
Weight181 grams (6.34 ounces)155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIPX7 certified: water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 16GB)Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~67% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)267 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 16GB)Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 16GB)Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 412 MSM8916v2 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 16GB)Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)16GB (10GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 16GB)Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,18,19,26,28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 41)
LTE Cat4 700/1700/2100/2600 (Bands 4,7,28)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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

📷 Camera

Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 16GB)Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
13 megapixels
5MP 12mm120°
13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
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/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 16GB)Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 16GB)Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 16GB)Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 16GB)Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 16GB)Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh2470 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy40 hours (1.7 days)feature not registered
Standby1104 hours (46 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 16GB)Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Gray, Rose Pink, Gold, Black
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• 2.5D glass screen
• ASUS ZenUI 4.0
• PixelMaster 4.0
• Fast battery charging 5V/2A=10W
• Colors: Black, White
• Motorola Moto G 3rd Generation
• Motorola Assist
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 16GB)Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)
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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