Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL) vs Bq Aquaris X (32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone Max (M1) vs Bq Aquaris X phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/27/2019 10:00 PM, updated: 3/23/2020 9:19 PM

Compare Bq Aquaris X X Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

20Points Bq Aquaris X (32GB) Compare Asus Zenfone Max (M1) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Bq Aquaris X (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!

3 Advantages Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)	vs	20 Advantages Bq Aquaris X (32GB)
+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP12% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+4000 mAh29% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3100 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core114% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (21GB available)	vs	+32GB (24GB available)14% More internal storage for applications and files
eMCP	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
166 grams (5.81 ounces)	vs	+155 grams (5.43 ounces)7% Lighter
8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)1% Thinner
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
282 PPI	vs	+424 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash on both cameras	vs	+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
1/3" inches	vs	+1/2.8" inches7% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 8.0 Oreo	vs	+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
10W	vs	+18W80% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Cristal Dinorex (NEG)Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

31 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back

TFT IPS LCD / LTPS IPS LCD

16 million

5.2"

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+24 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)
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Model	Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)	Aquaris X (32GB)
Other model names	Asus Zenfone Max M1 ZC520KL-4A136BR (dual-camera) quad-core	BQ Aquaris X1 (32GB + 3GB RAM)
Country or region available	Brazil	Spain, (Europe)
Brand	Asus	Bq
Release date	10/1/2018	6/1/2017
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.3 x 150.5 millimeters (2.89 x 5.93 in)	72.7 x 146.5 millimeters (2.86 x 5.77 in)
Weight	166 grams (5.81 ounces)	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	282 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Cristal Dinorex (NEG)
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 8.1 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available) eMCP	32GB (24GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 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	UMTS 850/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 3, 7, 28) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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 Max M1 (ZC520KL)	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide 120°	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
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 Max M1 (ZC520KL)	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)
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	LED	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3100 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)
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: Deepsea Black, Sunlight Gold • ZenUI 5 • 2.5D curved glass display • LED notification	• Colors: Carbon black, Pearl Rose • 2.5D curved glass screen • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • 24-bit/192kHz audio
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.428W/kg (head), 1.36W/kg (body)