Motorola Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 32GB) vs Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G4 Plus vs Asus Zenfone Max (M1) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/27/2019 10:00 PM, updated: 4/29/2020 12:07 AM

Compare Asus Zenfone Max (M1) X Motorola Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 32GB) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL) Compare Motorola Moto G4 Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 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!

11 Advantages Motorola Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 32GB)	vs	8 Advantages Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)
+1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core19% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)7% Lighter	vs	166 grams (5.81 ounces)
+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+401 PPI42% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	282 PPI
+5.5"6% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.0 Oreo
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+15W50% 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.	vs	10W
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)23% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
(back) 16MP	vs	+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP12% Higher resolution main camera
Dual-LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

27 Common items in both devices

32GB (22GB available) / 32GB (21GB available)

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+20 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 32GB)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)
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Model	Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 32GB)	Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)
Other model names	Motorola Moto G4 XT1644, Moto G Plus 4th generation	Asus Zenfone Max M1 ZC520KL-4A136BR (dual-camera) quad-core
Country or region available	USA, (Europe), India	Brazil
Brand	Motorola	Asus
Release date	5/17/2016	10/1/2018
Depth	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.6 x 153 millimeters (3.02 x 6.02 in)	73.3 x 150.5 millimeters (2.89 x 5.93 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	166 grams (5.81 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 32GB)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	282 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 32GB)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 32GB)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 32GB)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	32GB (21GB available) eMCP
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 32GB)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	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, CDMA 800/1900 (USA)	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	USA version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 India version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 USA version: LTE 700/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,25,26) TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 41) India version: LTE 850/900/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5,8) TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 3, 7, 28) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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
	Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 32GB)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide 120°
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1.3µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/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/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 32GB)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 32GB)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 32GB)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (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
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 32GB)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 32GB)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired 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
	Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 32GB)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)
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, White • Moto Maker, Moto Pure • Quick Charge 3.0 • TurboPower charging: 6h in 15min	• Colors: Deepsea Black, Sunlight Gold • ZenUI 5 • 2.5D curved glass display • LED notification
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 32GB)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)
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