Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC) vs Samsung Galaxy Grand Max (4G SM-G720N0)

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

10/18/2017 7:26 PM, updated: 11/15/2020 4:31 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Grand Max X Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC) 24Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points Samsung Galaxy Grand Max (4G SM-G720N0) Compare Asus Zenfone 4 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

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

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!

24 Advantages Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)	vs	2 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Grand Max (4G SM-G720N0)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core126% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+4GB LPDDR4X167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB
+64GB (52GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)5% Thinner	vs	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+401 PPI42% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	282 PPI
+5.5"6% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 8MP58% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3300 mAh32% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2500 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
165 grams (5.78 ounces)	vs	+163 grams (5.71 ounces)1% Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

21 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)	Galaxy Grand Max (4G SM-G720N0)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)	Galaxy Grand Max (4G SM-G720N0)
Other model names	Asus Zenfone 4 (NFC version) Snapdragon 630 (4GB RAM)	Samsung Galaxy Grand Max LTE G720, Samsung SM-G720N0
Country or region available	(Europe), South Africa, China, USA, Hong Kong, Taiwan	feature not registered
Brand	Asus	Samsung
Release date	10/1/2017	1/1/2015
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.2 x 155.4 millimeters (2.96 x 6.12 in)	74.8 x 146 millimeters (2.94 x 5.75 in)
Weight	165 grams (5.78 ounces)	163 grams (5.71 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)	Galaxy Grand Max (4G SM-G720N0)
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)	~68.3% (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 NFC)	Galaxy Grand Max (4G SM-G720N0)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)	Galaxy Grand Max (4G SM-G720N0)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (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 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 508	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)	Galaxy Grand Max (4G SM-G720N0)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	1.5GB
Internal storage	64GB (52GB available)	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)	Galaxy Grand Max (4G SM-G720N0)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 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	China version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 North America version: UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 Taiwan version: UMTS 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 China version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) North America version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,28) Taiwan version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,18,19,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
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	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)	Galaxy Grand Max (4G SM-G720N0)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 8MP 12mm	13 megapixels
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
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	25mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization	feature not registered
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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)	Galaxy Grand Max (4G SM-G720N0)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)	Galaxy Grand Max (4G SM-G720N0)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)	Galaxy Grand Max (4G SM-G720N0)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)	Galaxy Grand Max (4G SM-G720N0)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)	Galaxy Grand Max (4G SM-G720N0)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	2500 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	30 hours (1.3 days)	18 hours
Standby	552 hours (23 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)	Galaxy Grand Max (4G SM-G720N0)
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: Black, White
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)	Galaxy Grand Max (4G SM-G720N0)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.37W/kg (head), 0.71W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.49W/kg (head), 0.302W/kg (body)