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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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Compare Asus Zenfone Max (M1) X Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB) 19Points
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

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04Points Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL) Compare Asus Zenfone 4 X
5.2"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB)

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 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB)} 19 Advantages Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB) vs Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)} 4 Advantages Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core94%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR4100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (52GB available)148%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (21GB available)
+165 grams (5.78 ounces)1%
Lighter
vs166 grams (5.81 ounces)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)7%
Thinner
vs8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+401 PPI42%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs282 PPI
+5.5"6%
Larger screen
vs5.2"
+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 8MP14%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP
+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+1/2.55" inches18%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+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
Android 7.1.1 Nougatvs+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
3300 mAhvs+4000 mAh21%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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.

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

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📱 Model features

Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB)Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)
ModelZenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB)Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)
Other model namesAsus 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)BrazilIndiaIndonesia
(Latin America), (Global, International), Brazil, India, Indonesia
Brazil
Brazil
BrandAsusAsus
Release date10/1/201710/1/2018
Depth7.5 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)
Weight165 grams (5.78 ounces)166 grams (5.81 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB)Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI282 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB)Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 8.0 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB)Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)
CPUOcta-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 controllerQualcomm Adreno 508Qualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB)Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR42GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (52GB available)32GB (21GB available)
eMCP
External storageUntil 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-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)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 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 networkBrazil version:
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Global/India/Indonesia version:
UMTS 850/900/2100
UMTS 850/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 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 networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, 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 (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 resolution4032x3024 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length25mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/3" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS (4-axis): Optical 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

📸 Front camera

Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB)Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length24mm lens25mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB)Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB)Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB)Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB)Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3300 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy30 hours (1.3 days)feature not registered
Standby552 hours (23 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB)Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)
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: 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 registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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