Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M) vs Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Droid Maxx vs Asus Zenfone 3 Max phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/5/2016 6:57 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 10:17 AM

Compare Asus Zenfone 3 Max X Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

10.5
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

20Points Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM) Compare Motorola Droid Maxx X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)

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!

8 Advantages Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)	vs	20 Advantages Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)
+167 grams (5.85 ounces)5% Lighter	vs	175 grams (6.13 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+BarometerAdvantage 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]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core29% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2	vs	+4GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+32GB (24GB available)140% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)2% Thinner
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
294 PPI	vs	+401 PPI36% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+5.5"10% Larger screen
(back) 10.5MP	vs	+(back) 16MP52% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.1MP	vs	+(front) 8MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 5.0 Lollipop	vs	+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3500 mAh	vs	+4100 mAh17% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

23 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE

Capacitive

+16 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Droid Maxx (XT1080M)	Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)
Other model names	Verizon Motorola DROID MAXX XT1080M, Motorola Obake	Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL 4GB/32GB 5.5" Dual-Sim
Country or region available	USA	(Global, International), (Europe), Philippines, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan
Brand	Motorola	Asus
Release date	8/20/2013	9/1/2016
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.2 x 137.5 millimeters (2.8 x 5.41 in)	76.24 x 151.4 millimeters (3 x 5.96 in)
Weight	167 grams (5.85 ounces)	175 grams (6.13 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 5.0 Lollipop	Android 8.1 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960DT (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-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 320	Qualcomm Adreno 505 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	32GB (24GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Global version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 Taiwan/Japan: UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100 India/Indonesia: UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (Bands 4, 13)	LTE Cat4 Global version: LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) Taiwan/Japan: LTE 700/800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,6,7,8,18,19,26,28) TD-LTE 2500/2600 (Bands 38,41) India/Indonesia: LTE 850/900/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5,8) TD-LTE 2300 (Band 40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	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
	Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)
Back camera (main camera)	10.5 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4320x2432 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/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 only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)
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	4.0 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	4100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	48 hours (2 days)	17 hours
Standby	600 hours (25 days)	912 hours (38 days)
➕ Other features
	Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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: Black, Red, White • DuPont KEVLAR housing • Motorola SmartActions • Droid command center • HAC M3/T4 • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Titanium Grey, Glacier Silver, Pink, Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Asus ZenUI 3.0 • 2.5D glass screen • 450nits brightness screen
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.54W/kg (head), 0.32W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered