Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS) vs Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Z3 vs Asus Zenfone Max (M1) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/27/2019 9:02 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 7:58 PM

Compare Asus Zenfone Max (M1) X Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

23Points Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB) Compare Samsung Z3 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? Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)

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!

4 Advantages Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	vs	23 Advantages Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)
+137 grams (4.8 ounces)9% Lighter	vs	150 grams (5.25 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)10% Thinner	vs	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)37% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB	vs	+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)	vs	+16GB (10GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
720x1280 pixels	vs	+720x1440 pixels13% Higher resolution screen
294 PPI	vs	+295 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+5.45"9% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(dual camera) 13MP + 8MP160% 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
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
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) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
1500 apps	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)2332 times More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2600 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh54% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

19 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

4G LTE

150 Mbps

Capacitive

Multitouch

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)
Other model names	Samsung Z3 Duos SM-Z300F/Dual-Sim (4G LTE)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 ZB555KL (dual-camera) quad-core
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Canada, USA
Brand	Samsung	Asus
Release date	10/21/2015	10/1/2018
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	70 x 141.6 millimeters (2.76 x 5.57 in)	70.9 x 147.3 millimeters (2.79 x 5.8 in)
Weight	137 grams (4.8 ounces)	150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5.45" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1440 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	295 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)
System version	Tizen 2.3	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)
Chipset	32bit: Spreadtrum SC7730A	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP2	Qualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)
RAM memory	1GB	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available)	16GB (10GB available) eMCP
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	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) 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 800/850/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5,20)	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+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 8MP ultrawide 17mm120°
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (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	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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
	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + 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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2600 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	15 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)
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, Gold, Silver	• Colors: Deepsea Black, Sunlight Gold, Ruby Red • ZenUI 5 • 2.5D curved glass display • LED notification
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.497W/kg (head), 0.718W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.562W/kg (head), 0.427W/kg (body)	feature not registered