Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) and Google Pixel XL. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect phone. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the phone that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) | Google Pixel XL |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | ZC553KL | - | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 151.4 mm | 155 mm | Google Pixel XL has greater height than ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL). |
| Width | 76.2 mm | 75.7 mm | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has greater width than Google Pixel XL. |
| Depth | 8.3 mm | 8.64 mm | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) is narrower than ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL). |
| Weight | 174 g | 168 g | Google Pixel XL is lighter than ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL). |
| Body Colour | Sand gold | Titanium grey | Glacier silver | Very silver | Quite black | |
| Body Material | Metal | Glass, anodised aluminium | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
| SAR Value | 1.52 W/kg (body), 0.419 W/kg (head) | 0.56 W/kg (body), 0.89 W/kg (head) | |
| Integrated Components | FM radio | - | |
| Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Micro SIM, nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Single-SIM | |
| SIM Card Configuration Details | Micro SIM + nano SIM/microSD | - |
| DISPLAY | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) | Google Pixel XL |
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| Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | IPS | AMOLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.5" | 5.5" | Both phones have the same screen size. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 2560 x 1440 pixels | Google Pixel XL has better screen resolution than ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL). |
| Display Format | Full HD | QHD | |
| Pixel Density | - | 534 ppi | |
| Max Brightness | 450 cd/m² | - | |
| Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours | |
| Contrast Ratio | - | 100000:1 | |
| Display Enhancement Technology | Bluelight Filter for Eye Care | - | |
| Display Features | 2.5D Glass | 2.5D Glass | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) | Google Pixel XL |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | |
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| Processor Number | MSM8937 | MSM8996 pro AB | |
| Clock Speed | 1.4 GHz | - | |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 505 | Qualcomm ADRENO 530 |
| MEMORY | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) | Google Pixel XL |
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| RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB | Google Pixel XL has more RAM than ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL). |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 32 GB | Both phones have the same internal memory capacity. |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB | - |
| CAMERA | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) | Google Pixel XL |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 16 Megapixel | 12.3 Megapixel | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has better camera resolution than Google Pixel XL. |
| Sensor Size | 1/3" | - | |
| Sensor Name | - | Sony Exmor RX IMX378 sensor | |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/2.0 | Both phones have the same camera lens aperture. |
| Lens Construction | 5-element | - | |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Laser Auto Focus | Yes | Yes | |
| Special Effects | Depth of field | - | |
| HDR Mode | Realtime HDR mode | HDR+ | |
| Camera Modes | Panorama, Time-lapse mode, night mode, selfie mode, manual mode, Real time beauty mode, super resolution mode, low-light shots, All Smiles mode, Mini mode, Photo Effect Mode, Children mode | Smartburst, Lens Blur, Panorama in Fisheye Mode, Photosphere | |
| Light Source | Dual LED flash | Dual LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 60 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Blue Glass Infrared Filter, GIF animation function, QR-code scanner, ZenMotion, Smart Remove, Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), MiniMovie, Time Rewind, Deep Trench Isolation technology, PixelMaster 3.0 camera, 3-axis electronic image stabilisation | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Both phones have the same front camera resolution. |
| Sensor Name (Front) | - | Sony Exmor R IMX179 sensor | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.2 | F/2.4 | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has better front lens aperture than ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL). |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Focus free | |
| Special Effects (Front) | Real-time face beautification | - | |
| HDR Mode (Front) | HDR Pro | - | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | Time-lapse mode, Slow motion mode, selfie panorama, GIF animation function | - | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | |
| Camera Features (Front) | Low-light scene recognition, PixelMaster 3.0 camera | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) | Google Pixel XL |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4100 mAh | 3450 mAh | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has larger battery capacity than Google Pixel XL. |
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| Standby Time | 912 hours | 552 hours | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has longer standby time than Google Pixel XL. |
| Talk Time | 1020 minutes | 1920 minutes | Google Pixel XL has longer battery life when making calls than ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL). |
| Run Time Details | Talk (3G): up to 1020 min Standby (LTE): up to 912 hrs Continuous browsing (Wi-Fi): up to 19 hrs Playback (Music): up to 72 hrs |
Talk: up to 1920 min Standby: up to 552 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
| CELLULAR | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) | Google Pixel XL |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 7.1 Nougat | |
| User Interface | ASUS ZenUI | - | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) | Google Pixel XL |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, FDD-LTE, DC-HSPA+ | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE Advanced, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | - | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 30, Band 41 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, TDD 2500 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 | |
| NFC | - | Yes | Google Pixel XL has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS, Google Allo |
| FEATURES | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) | Google Pixel XL |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, hall sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, advanced x-axis haptics sensor | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader | |
| Additional Phone Features | ICEpower technology, Dual microphones, Glove Touchscreen Operation, Google Drive Storage (100 GB) (free for 2 years), ASUS SonicMaster 3.0 technology, ASUS NoiseZero Talk technology, NXP Smart AMP technology, Super Saving mode | HD Voice, Google Caller ID, MIMO technology, Wi-Fi Calling, Quick Switch function, Wireless Emergency Alerts function, Android Sensor Hub, RGB LED notification light, Adaptive audio amplifier, Three microphones with noise-cancellation, Knock Knock function | |
| Android Enterprise Recommended | - | Yes |
| OTHERS | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) | Google Pixel XL |
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| Included Accessories | USB cable, power adapter, SIM card removal tool, ASUS ZenEar with Mic | SIM card removal tool, USB 3.1 Type A-C cable, USB 2.0 Type C-C cable, Quick switch adapter, OTG dongle, USB-C charger | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) |
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