Motorola Moto X (XT1058 16GB) vs Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto X vs Asus Zenfone 4 Max phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/27/2017 12:06 PM, updated: 3/19/2020 9:11 PM

Compare Asus Zenfone 4 Max X Motorola Moto X (XT1058 16GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
AMOLED

720x1280

10.5
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2200
mAh

(Non removable)

18Points Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB) Compare Motorola Moto X X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? 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!

8 Advantages Motorola Moto X (XT1058 16GB)	vs	18 Advantages Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)
+130 grams (4.55 ounces)39% Lighter	vs	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+312 PPI17% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	267 PPI
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+TemperatureAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	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
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 (12GB available)	vs	+64GB (52GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)	vs	+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)17% Thinner
4.7"	vs	+5.5"17% Larger screen
(back) 10.5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP69% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo/video 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 5.1.1 Lollipop	vs	+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat 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
2200 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh127% 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) (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
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

25 Common items in both devices

16 million

720x1280 pixels

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Moto X (XT1058 16GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Moto X (XT1058 16GB)	Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)
Other model names	AT&T Motorola Moto X1 XT1058, Motorola Ghost XFON	Asus Zenfone 4 Max Octa-Core (4GB RAM) 5,5" ZC554KL
Country or region available	USA	United Arab Emirates, (Europe)
Brand	Motorola	Asus
Release date	8/23/2013	9/11/2017
Depth	10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.3 x 129.3 millimeters (2.57 x 5.09 in)	76.9 x 154 millimeters (3.03 x 6.06 in)
Weight	130 grams (4.55 ounces)	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto X (XT1058 16GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.7" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	312 PPI	267 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto X (XT1058 16GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto X (XT1058 16GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)
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
	Moto X (XT1058 16GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	64GB (52GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto X (XT1058 16GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 17)	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	GPRS, EDGE, 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
	Moto X (XT1058 16GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	10.5 megapixels	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP 12mm120°
Main camera resolution	4320x2432 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	30mm (lens)	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	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 only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto X (XT1058 16GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	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
	Moto X (XT1058 16GB)	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, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto X (XT1058 16GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO	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	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto X (XT1058 16GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor Temperature	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto X (XT1058 16GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2200 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	13 hours	40 hours (1.7 days)
Standby	576 hours (24 days)	1104 hours (46 days)
➕ Other features
	Moto X (XT1058 16GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)
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: Black, White • Motorola Assist • 1.4µm pixel size camera • ClearPixel camera • Google Drive 50GB • HAC M3/T3 • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• 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
	Moto X (XT1058 16GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.39W/kg (head), 0.5W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered