Asus Zenfone 5 Lite (ZC600KL 32GB) vs Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 5 Lite vs Asus Zenfone 4 Max phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/26/2019 4:38 PM, updated: 5/12/2020 9:01 PM

Compare Asus Zenfone 4 Max X Asus Zenfone 5 Lite (ZC600KL 32GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x2160

16
MP

20mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 16GB) Compare Asus Zenfone 5 Lite X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 5 Lite (ZC600KL 32GB)

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!

14 Advantages Asus Zenfone 5 Lite (ZC600KL 32GB)	vs	3 Advantages Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 16GB)
+1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core10% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+3GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+32GB (22GB available)120% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+168 grams (5.88 ounces)8% Lighter	vs	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)14% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+1080x2160 pixels153% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+402 PPI51% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	267 PPI
+6"9% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(dual camera) 16MP + 8MP35% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP
+(dual front camera) 20MP + 8MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
3300 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh52% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

31 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash on both cameras

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

+24 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

📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone 5 Lite (ZC600KL 32GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Zenfone 5 Lite (ZC600KL 32GB)	Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 16GB)
Other model names	Asus Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL, X017DA, X017D	Asus Zenfone 4 Max Quad-Core (2GB RAM) 5,5" ZC554KL-4A010BR
Country or region available	(Global, International), (Europe)	Brazil
Brand	Asus	Asus
Release date	5/1/2018	9/11/2017
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.2 x 160.6 millimeters (3 x 6.32 in)	76.9 x 154 millimeters (3.03 x 6.06 in)
Weight	168 grams (5.88 ounces)	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone 5 Lite (ZC600KL 32GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 16GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	267 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone 5 Lite (ZC600KL 32GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 16GB)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone 5 Lite (ZC600KL 32GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 505 450Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone 5 Lite (ZC600KL 32GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 16GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) eMCP	16GB (10GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone 5 Lite (ZC600KL 32GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated 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	150/75 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	Version A: UMTS 800/850/900/2100 Version B: UMTS 850/900/2100 Version C: UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 Version D: UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100 Version E: UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4/5 VoLTE Version A: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 41) Version B: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 40) Version C: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28) Version D: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 41) Version E: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 40)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,18,19,26,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 41)
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+, TD-LTE, 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 5 Lite (ZC600KL 32GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 8MP ultrawide 13mm	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP 12mm120°
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital 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 5 Lite (ZC600KL 32GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 20 megapixels 8MP ultrawide 13mm	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm (lens)	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone 5 Lite (ZC600KL 32GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone 5 Lite (ZC600KL 32GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) 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, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone 5 Lite (ZC600KL 32GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone 5 Lite (ZC600KL 32GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	5000 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)	40 hours (1.7 days)
Standby	576 hours (24 days)	1104 hours (46 days)
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone 5 Lite (ZC600KL 32GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 16GB)
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: Midnight Black, Moonlight White, Rouge Red • 18:9 display • 2.5D glass screen (front and rear)	• 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
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone 5 Lite (ZC600KL 32GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 16GB)
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