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Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB) vs Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (Dual H4233)

Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 4 Max vs Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra X Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB) 06Points
5.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

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14Points Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (Dual H4233) Compare Asus Zenfone 4 Max X
6"
IPS

1080x1920

23
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3580
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (Dual H4233)

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Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)} 6 Advantages Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB) vs Xperia XA2 Ultra (Dual H4233)} 14 Advantages Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (Dual H4233)
+64GB (52GB available)148%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (21GB available)
+181 grams (6.34 ounces)22%
Lighter
vs221 grams (7.74 ounces)
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)7%
Thinner
vs9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh40%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3580 mAh
1.4GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core76%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR4Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
267 PPIvs+367 PPI37%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"vs+6"9%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 13MP + 5MPvs+(back) 23MP29%
Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+EIS on back camera and OIS on the frontAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
(front) 8MPvs+(dual front camera) 16MP + 8MP199%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 7.0 Nougatvs+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
4.1 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

29 Common items in both devices
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash on both cameras
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
f/2.0 (aperture)
+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (Dual H4233)
ModelZenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)Xperia XA2 Ultra (Dual H4233)
Other model namesAsus Zenfone 4 Max Octa-Core (4GB RAM) 5,5" ZC554KLSony Xperia XA2 Ultra H4233 (Dual-Sim), Sony Avenger
Country or region availableUnited Arab Emirates(Europe)
United Arab Emirates, (Europe)
AustraliaMalaysiaSingaporeTaiwan(Global, International)
Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, (Global, International)
BrandAsusSony
Release date9/11/20172/16/2018
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)76.9 x 154 millimeters (3.03 x 6.06 in)80 x 163 millimeters (3.15 x 6.42 in)
Weight181 grams (6.34 ounces)221 grams (7.74 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (Dual H4233)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~76.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)267 PPI367 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (Dual H4233)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (Dual H4233)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 505 450MhzQualcomm Adreno 508 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (Dual H4233)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4
Internal storage64GB (52GB available)32GB (21GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (Dual H4233)
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)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps600/100 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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,18,19,26,28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 41)
LTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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 64GB)Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (Dual H4233)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
13 megapixels
5MP 12mm120°
23 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels5520x4144 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)24mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS on back camera and OIS on the front
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 only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (Dual H4233)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels(dual front camera)
16 megapixels
8MP f/2.41/4"
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDLED
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)23mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.6" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (Dual H4233)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (Dual H4233)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (Dual H4233)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (Dual H4233)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh3580 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy40 hours (1.7 days)32 hours (1.3 days)
Standby1104 hours (46 days)841 hours (35 days)

➕ Other features

Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (Dual H4233)
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: Silver, Black, Blue, Gold
• Aluminum frame
• Plastic back
• Exmor RS camera
• Fast battery charging
• Quick Charge 3.0
• Mono Bluetooth Headset MBH22
• WiFi Miracast

☢️ Radiation rate

Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (Dual H4233)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.41W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)
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