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Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM) vs Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)

Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM) vs Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Asus Zenfone 3 Max X Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM) 13Points
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

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5.2"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB 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!


29 Common items in both devices
32GB (24GB available)
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras
+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
ModelZenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
Other model namesAsus Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL 4GB/32GB 5.5" Dual-SimAsus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL 3GB/32GB 5.2" Dual-Sim
Country or region available(Global, International)(Europe)PhilippinesIndiaIndonesiaJapanTaiwan
(Global, International), (Europe), Philippines, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan
(Global, International)USA(Europe)
(Global, International), USA, (Europe)
BrandAsusAsus
Release date9/1/20168/1/2016
Depth8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)76.24 x 151.4 millimeters (3 x 5.96 in)73.7 x 149.5 millimeters (2.9 x 5.89 in)
Weight175 grams (6.13 ounces)148 grams (5.18 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI282 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 8.1 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.25GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 505 450MhzARM Mali-T720 MP2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (24GB available)32GB (24GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900, CDMA 800/1900 (China)
Primary 3G networkGlobal version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Taiwan/Japan:
UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100
India/Indonesia:
UMTS 850/900/2100
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 networkLTE 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)
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 networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4100 mAh4100 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy17 hours20 hours
Standby912 hours (38 days)720 hours (30 days)

➕ Other features

Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Titanium Grey, Glacier Silver, Pink, Gold
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Asus ZenUI 3.0
• 2.5D glass screen
• 450nits brightness screen
• Colors: Titanium Grey, Glacier Silver, Gold
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Asus ZenUI 3.0
• 2.5D glass screen

☢️ Radiation rate

Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 4GB RAM)Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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