Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE) vs Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)

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

11/5/2016 5:01 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 10:16 AM

Compare Asus Zenfone 3 Max X Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.6"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2370
mAh

(Non removable)

17Points Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB) Compare Sony Xperia SP X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 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!

6 Advantages Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)	vs	17 Advantages Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
+1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core1% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.25GHz 64bit Quad-core
+319 PPI13% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	282 PPI
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+3GB LPDDR32 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5.88GB available)	vs	+32GB (24GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
155 grams (5.43 ounces)	vs	+148 grams (5.18 ounces)5% Lighter
10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches)17% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
4.6"	vs	+5.2"13% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo 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/2.2 (aperture)9% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 5MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2370 mAh	vs	+4100 mAh73% 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) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

27 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC / Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

720x1280 pixels

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia SP (4G LTE)	Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia SP C5303, C5306, M35i, Sony HuaShan	Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL 3GB/32GB 5.2" Dual-Sim
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), USA, (Europe)
Brand	Sony	Asus
Release date	4/1/2013	8/1/2016
Depth	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.1 x 130.6 millimeters (2.64 x 5.14 in)	73.7 x 149.5 millimeters (2.9 x 5.89 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	148 grams (5.18 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.6" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	319 PPI	282 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	Android 8.1 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960T (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.7GHz Krait (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.25GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 320 400Mhz	ARM Mali-T720 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (5.88GB available)	32GB (24GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and 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, CDMA 800/1900 (China)
Primary 3G network	C5303 version: UMTS 850/900/2100 C5306 version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Global: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 Asia/Brazil: UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100 India/Indonesia: UMTS 850/900/2100 USA: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 China: CDMA,TD-SCDMA UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 C5303 version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) C5306 version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 4, 5)	LTE Cat4 Global: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) Asia/Brazil: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,18,19,26,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,41) India/Indonesia: LTE (Bands 1,3,5,8) TD-LTE (Band 40) USA: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17) China: LTE (Bands 1,3,7) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, 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
	Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	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 only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
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	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	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	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2370 mAh	4100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	19 hours	20 hours
Standby	734 hours (30.6 days)	720 hours (30 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Red • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 • 3D sweep panorama • PlayNow • xLOUD • 3D Surround Sound • HD Voice • HT40 • NFC SmartTags • WiFi dual-band	• Colors: Titanium Grey, Glacier Silver, Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Asus ZenUI 3.0 • 2.5D glass screen
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
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