Asus Zenfone 5 (ZE620KL 64GB/4GB) vs Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 5 (ZE620KL) vs Asus Zenfone 4 Max phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/26/2018 7:22 AM, updated: 5/14/2020 12:31 AM

Compare Asus Zenfone 4 Max X Asus Zenfone 5 (ZE620KL 64GB/4GB) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
IPS

1080x2246

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB) Compare Asus Zenfone 5 (ZE620KL) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 5 (ZE620KL 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!

18 Advantages Asus Zenfone 5 (ZE620KL 64GB/4GB)	vs	3 Advantages Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core50% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core
+4GB LPDDR4XAdvantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	4GB LPDDR3
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+165 grams (5.78 ounces)10% Lighter	vs	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)13% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+1080x2246 pixels163% 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
+6.2"13% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 8MP12% 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	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	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 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
Dual-LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
3300 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh52% 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.

25 Common items in both devices

64GB (51GB available) / 64GB (52GB available)

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

(front) 8MP

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone 5 (ZE620KL 64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)
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Model	Zenfone 5 (ZE620KL 64GB/4GB)	Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)
Other model names	Asus Zenfone 5 ZE620KL (4GB RAM), ASUS_X00QD	Asus Zenfone 4 Max Octa-Core (4GB RAM) 5,5" ZC554KL
Country or region available	(Global, International)	United Arab Emirates, (Europe)
Brand	Asus	Asus
Release date	5/1/2018	9/11/2017
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.65 x 153 millimeters (2.98 x 6.02 in)	76.9 x 154 millimeters (3.03 x 6.06 in)
Weight	165 grams (5.78 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 (ZE620KL 64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.2" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2246 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	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone 5 (ZE620KL 64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	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 (ZE620KL 64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 509	Qualcomm Adreno 505 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone 5 (ZE620KL 64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (52GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone 5 (ZE620KL 64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)
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	600/100 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	A version: UMTS 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100 B version (USA): UMTS 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100 C version: UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6/Cat12 A version: LTE Cat6 300Mpbs (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,18,19,20,26,28,32) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) B version (USA): LTE Cat12 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,18,19,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,41) C version: LTE Cat12 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Band 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 (ZE620KL 64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 8MP f/2.012mm1/4"	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP 12mm120°
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	25mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
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 5 (ZE620KL 64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)
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	24mm lens
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone 5 (ZE620KL 64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)
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
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone 5 (ZE620KL 64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)
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	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) 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	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone 5 (ZE620KL 64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 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 (ZE620KL 64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	25 hours (1 days)	40 hours (1.7 days)
Standby	feature not registered	1104 hours (46 days)
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone 5 (ZE620KL 64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)
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 Blue, Meteor Silver • 2.5D curved glass screen • 95% DCI-P3 coverage • Supports glove touch • Face recognition • ASUS ZenUI 5.0 • 24-bit/192kHz audio • DTS sound (only headphones) • Fast battery charging 5V/2A=10W	• 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 (ZE620KL 64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.04W/kg (head), 0.37W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.2W/kg (head), 1.477W/kg (body)	feature not registered