Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX vs Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX vs Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/30/2020 8:04 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 3:32 PM

Compare Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML) X Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

20Points Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB) Compare Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 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!

7 Advantages Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX	vs	20 Advantages Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)28% Lighter	vs	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
+8.99 millimeters (0.35 inches)33% Thinner	vs	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+Super AMOLED AdvancedAdvantage Super AMOLED Advanced display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+3300 mAh10% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	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
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)	vs	+2.5GHz 64bit Quad-core2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+4GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (13GB available)	vs	+32GB (26GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front, leather backAdvantage More resistant material
540x960 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
256 PPI	vs	+401 PPI57% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+5.5"28% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 5MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
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
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

20 Common items in both devices

16 million

Autofocus / LDAF: laser detection autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) HD (1280x720)

4G LTE

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Droid RAZR MAXX	Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)
Other model names	Verizon Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX XT912, Spyder Max	Asus Zenfone Zoom ZX551ML (4G), Asus ZX551ML
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), (Europe)
Brand	Motorola	Asus
Release date	1/26/2012	12/1/2015
Depth	8.99 millimeters (0.35 inches)	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)	68.9 x 130.7 millimeters (2.71 x 5.15 in)	78.8 x 158.9 millimeters (3.1 x 6.26 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front Back: KEVLAR	Aluminum frame, glass front, leather back
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED Advanced	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~56.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)
System version	Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
User Interface	MOTOBLUR UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 (45nm)	64bit: Intel Atom Z3590 (22nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Intel Silvermont (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX540 MP1 (365MHz)	PowerVR G6430 MP4
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available)	32GB (26GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
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	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (13)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 18, 19, 28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF: laser detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (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 RAZR MAXX	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, AAC+, WAV, WMA	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Mini HDMI Type C	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	21.5 hours	feature not registered
Standby	380 hours (15.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • 16GB microSD included CDMA/GSM Dual-mode • Docking connector • HDMI 1.3 Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • Asus ZenUI • Hoya camera sensor • Laser autofocus camera (0.03 seconds) • 3x optical zoom camera • Dual tone flash • Fast battery charging: 60% in 40min • Beidou GPS • 5GB Asus Webstorage
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 32GB)
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