Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB) vs Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 5.3 vs Asus Zenfone Max (M1) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/24/2020 10:43 PM, updated: 11/4/2021 5:48 AM

Compare Asus Zenfone Max (M1) X Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.55"
IPS

720x1600

13
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB) Compare Nokia 5.3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.45"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)

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!

14 Advantages Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)	vs	5 Advantages Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (11nm)84% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (50GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMCP
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)2% Thinner	vs	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+720x1600 pixels11% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1440 pixels
+6.55"20% Larger screen	vs	5.45"
+(quad camera) 13MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP5% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 13MP + 8MP
+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.0 Oreo
+802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
185 grams (6.48 ounces)	vs	+150 grams (5.25 ounces)23% Lighter
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
268 PPI	vs	+295 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device

29 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

(front) 8MP

+22 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	5.3 (64GB/4GB)	Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)
Other model names	Nokia 5.3 TA-1223, TA-1227, TA-1229, TA-1234 (4GB RAM)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 ZB555KL (dual-camera) quad-core
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Canada, USA
Brand	Nokia	Asus
Release date	4/2/2020, Announced: 3/19/2020	10/1/2018
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.6 x 164.3 millimeters (3.02 x 6.47 in)	70.9 x 147.3 millimeters (2.79 x 5.8 in)
Weight	185 grams (6.48 ounces)	150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.55" inches	5.45" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	720x1440 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	268 PPI	295 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	450nits[typ]	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (SM6125) (11nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 610	Qualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (10GB available) eMCP
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Global version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 America version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 India version: UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 Global version: LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) America version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38) India version: LTE (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (40, 41)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Global: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 America: 850/900/1700/1900/2100 India: 850/900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide 13mm 2MP macro 2MP depth	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 8MP ultrawide 17mm120°
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 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/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: 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	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm lens
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (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	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)
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: Charcoal black, Cyan, Sand • Android One • 2.5D glass screen	• Colors: Deepsea Black, Sunlight Gold, Ruby Red • ZenUI 5 • 2.5D curved glass display • LED notification
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.03W/kg (head), 0.95W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.7W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)	feature not registered