Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB) vs Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)
Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 4 vs Asus Zenfone Max (M1) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.5"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
12.2
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.2"
IPS
IPS
720x1280
13
MP
MP
8mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB)
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24 Common items in both devices |
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC |
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front |
TFT IPS LCD |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
HDR photo on both cameras |
+17 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB) | Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL) | |
Model | Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB) | Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL) |
Other model names | Asus Zenfone 4 (NFC not available) Snapdragon 630 (4GB RAM) | Asus Zenfone Max M1 ZC520KL-4A136BR (dual-camera) quad-core |
Country or region available | (Latin America), (Global, International), Brazil, India, Indonesia | Brazil |
Brand | Asus | Asus |
Release date | 10/1/2017 | 10/1/2018 |
Depth | 7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches) | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 75.2 x 155.4 millimeters (2.96 x 6.12 in) | 73.3 x 150.5 millimeters (2.89 x 5.93 in) |
Weight | 165 grams (5.78 ounces) | 166 grams (5.81 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB) | Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 5.5" inches | 5.2" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~67.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 720x1280 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 5-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 401 PPI | 282 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB) | Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL) | |
System version | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 7.0 Nougat |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 8.0 Oreo |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB) | Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 508 | Qualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB) | Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4 | 2GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 64GB (52GB available) | 32GB (21GB available) eMCP |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB) | Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-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 card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 300/50 Mbps | 150/50 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | Brazil version: UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 Global/India/Indonesia version: UMTS 850/900/2100 | UMTS 850/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 Brazil version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,28) Global/India/Indonesia version: LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 40) | LTE Cat4 (Bands 3, 7, 28) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB) | Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 8MP 12mm | (dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide 120° |
Main camera resolution | 4032x3024 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash on both cameras |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 25mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | 1/3" inches |
Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
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 on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB) | Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | LED |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | 24mm lens | 25mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB) | Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB) | Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 4.1 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB) | Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB) | Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3300 mAh | 4000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 10W (5V/2A) Wired charging | 10W (5V/2A) Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 30 hours (1.3 days) | feature not registered |
Standby | 552 hours (23 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB) | Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
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: Moonlight white, Mint green, Midnight black • Asus ZenUI 4.0 • 2.5D glass screen • Sony IMX362 back camera sensor • Fast battery charging: 50% in 36min • 24-bit/192kHz audio • DTS surround sound • VoLTE | • Colors: Deepsea Black, Sunlight Gold • ZenUI 5 • 2.5D curved glass display • LED notification |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB) | Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL) | |
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 |