Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) vs Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Microsoft Surface RT vs Asus Zenfone 4 Max devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/27/2017 12:06 PM, updated: 2/21/2023 6:20 PM

Compare Asus Zenfone 4 Max X Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

10.6"
TFT

768x1366

1
MP

1mp

2GB
RAM

Penta-core

4120
mAh

(Non removable)

26Points Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB) Compare Microsoft Surface RT X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)

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!

2 Advantages Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)	vs	26 Advantages Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)
+768x1366 pixels14% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+10.6"93% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
1.3GHz 32bit Penta-core (40nm)	vs	+1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core125% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2	vs	+4GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (15GB available)	vs	+64GB (52GB available)2 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
680 grams (23.8 ounces)	vs	+181 grams (6.34 ounces)3 times Lighter
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)6% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
148 PPI	vs	+267 PPI80% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 1MP	vs	+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP18 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1MP	vs	+(front) 8MP8 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
190000 apps (Windows Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)17 times More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(Not supported)	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4120 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh21% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

15 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Surface RT (32GB)	Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)
Other model names	Tablet Microsoft Surface RT 1	Asus Zenfone 4 Max Octa-Core (4GB RAM) 5,5" ZC554KL
Country or region available	(Global, International)	United Arab Emirates, (Europe)
Brand	Microsoft	Asus
Release date	10/26/2012	9/11/2017
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	172 x 274.6 millimeters (6.77 x 10.81 in)	76.9 x 154 millimeters (3.03 x 6.06 in)
Weight	680 grams (23.8 ounces)	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	10.6" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	768x1366 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	148 PPI	267 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)
System version	Windows RT 8.0	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Windows RT 8.1	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)
Chipset	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 (T30L) (40nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm)
CPU	Penta-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core) 1x 500MHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP12 (416MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 505 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	Browsermark: 73180 (v1)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (15GB available) SSD	64GB (52GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	Not supported	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	feature not registered	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	feature not registered	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	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	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	1 megapixels	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP 12mm120°
Main camera resolution	1280x720 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x720 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)
USB	USB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) P21GK3	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4120 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	40 hours (1.7 days)
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	1104 hours (46 days)
➕ Other features
	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)
Call control	Not supported	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	feature not registered	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Dock with QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Dark Titanium • Optional Touch Cover with keyboard • WiFi Direct • Microsoft Office 2013 RT	• 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
	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)
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