Samsung Galaxy A01 (SM-A015M/DS) vs Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 3GB RAM)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A01 vs Asus Zenfone 3 Max phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/8/2020 2:59 PM, updated: 7/16/2022 6:26 AM

Compare Asus Zenfone 3 Max X Samsung Galaxy A01 (SM-A015M/DS) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
PLS

720x1520

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 3GB RAM) Compare Samsung Galaxy A01 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 3GB 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!

9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A01 (SM-A015M/DS)	vs	15 Advantages Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 3GB RAM)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)52% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+149 grams (5.22 ounces)17% Lighter	vs	175 grams (6.13 ounces)
+5.7"4% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.1 Oreo
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
TFT PLS	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
720x1520 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels89% Higher resolution screen
295 PPI	vs	+401 PPI36% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP	vs	+(back) 16MP8% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
1/3.1" inches	vs	+1/3" inches3% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+4100 mAh37% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5W	vs	+10W100% 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.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

22 Common items in both devices

32GB (22GB available) / 32GB (24GB available)

8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

+15 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A01 (SM-A015M/DS)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 3GB RAM)
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Model	Galaxy A01 (SM-A015M/DS)	Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 3GB RAM)
Other model names	Galaxy A01 SM-A015M/Dual-SIM (32GB+2GB RAM)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL 3GB/32GB 5.5" Dual-Sim
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	(Global, International), (Europe), Philippines, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan
Brand	Samsung	Asus
Release date	1/1/2020, Announced: 12/17/2019	9/1/2016
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.9 x 146.2 millimeters (2.79 x 5.76 in)	76.24 x 151.4 millimeters (3 x 5.96 in)
Weight	149 grams (5.22 ounces)	175 grams (6.13 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A01 (SM-A015M/DS)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 3GB RAM)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.7" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~78.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1520 pixels (19:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	295 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A01 (SM-A015M/DS)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 3GB RAM)
System version	Android 10	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 8.1 Oreo
User Interface	One UI 2.0 / 3.1	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A01 (SM-A015M/DS)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 3GB RAM)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 (SDM439) (12nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core) 6x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-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 505 (650MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 505 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A01 (SM-A015M/DS)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 3GB RAM)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (24GB available)
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A01 (SM-A015M/DS)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 3GB RAM)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/75 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	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 Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28)	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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A01 (SM-A015M/DS)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 3GB RAM)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.4	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 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/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm 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 on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A01 (SM-A015M/DS)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 3GB RAM)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/5" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A01 (SM-A015M/DS)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 3GB RAM)
Loudspeaker	Supported Dolby Atmos (BT)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A01 (SM-A015M/DS)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 3GB RAM)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A01 (SM-A015M/DS)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 3GB RAM)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A01 (SM-A015M/DS)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 3GB RAM)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	4100 mAh
Charger, watts	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	17 hours
Standby	feature not registered	912 hours (38 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A01 (SM-A015M/DS)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 3GB RAM)
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, Blue, Red	• 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
	Galaxy A01 (SM-A015M/DS)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 3GB RAM)
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