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Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB) vs ZTE Grand X Max (Z787)

Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL) vs ZTE Grand X Max phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare ZTE Grand X Max X Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB) 13Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2110
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

3200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)

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Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)} 13 Advantages Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB) vs Grand X Max (Z787)} 5 Advantages ZTE Grand X Max (Z787)
+2GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+16GB (13GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)19%
Lighter
vs172 grams (6.02 ounces)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+294 PPI20%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs245 PPI
+(front) 2MP108%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+Android 5.0.2 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.0.2 Lollipop is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)30%
Thinner
5"vs+6"20%
Larger screen
2110 mAhvs+3200 mAh52%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos

27 Common items in both devices
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
eMMC 4.5
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
720x1280 pixels
(back) 8MP
LED flash
+20 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)ZTE Grand X Max (Z787)
 
ModelZenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)Grand X Max (Z787)
Other model namesAsus ZenFone 5 LTE (16GB + 2GB RAM)Cricket ZTE Grand Xmax Z787, ZTE Z787
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAsusZTE
Release date7/1/201410/1/2014
Depth10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)72.8 x 148.2 millimeters (2.87 x 5.83 in)83.1 x 162.1 millimeters (3.27 x 6.38 in)
Weight145 grams (5.08 ounces)172 grams (6.02 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)ZTE Grand X Max (Z787)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~73.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI245 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

πŸ€– Operating System

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)ZTE Grand X Max (Z787)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0.2 Lollipopfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)ZTE Grand X Max (Z787)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8212) (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305 400MhzQualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)ZTE Grand X Max (Z787)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)
eMMC 4.5
8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)ZTE Grand X Max (Z787)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4
Europe version:
LTE (Bands 3, 7, 8, 20)
EMEA version:
LTE (Bands 3, 7, 8, 17)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“· Camera

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)ZTE Grand X Max (Z787)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)ZTE Grand X Max (Z787)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels1280x720 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)ZTE Grand X Max (Z787)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)ZTE Grand X Max (Z787)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)ZTE Grand X Max (Z787)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)ZTE Grand X Max (Z787)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2110 mAh3200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Quick Charge
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy18 hours7 hours
Standby353 hours (14.7 days)860 hours (35.8 days)

βž• Other features

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)ZTE Grand X Max (Z787)
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
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Black, White, Red, Gold
β€’ ASUS ZenUI 1.1
β€’ CΓ’mera com lentes Sony
β€’ Supports GloveTouch input
β€’ Java framework
β€’ Colors: Black
β€’ Java framework

☒️ Radiation rate

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)ZTE Grand X Max (Z787)
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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