Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) and HTC One A9S. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) | HTC One A9S |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | ZC553KL | - | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 151.4 mm | 146.49 mm | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has greater height than HTC One A9S. |
| Width | 76.2 mm | 71.5 mm | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has greater width than HTC One A9S. |
| Depth | 8.3 mm | 7.99 mm | HTC One A9S is narrower than ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL). |
| Weight | 174 g | 150 g | HTC One A9S is lighter than ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL). |
| Body Colour | Sand gold | Titanium grey | Glacier silver | - | |
| Body Material | Metal | Metal | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
| SAR Value | 1.52 W/kg (body), 0.419 W/kg (head) | - | |
| Integrated Components | FM radio | - | |
| Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B |
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B |
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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) | HTC One A9S |
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| Display Type | LCD display | LCD display | |
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| Display Technology | IPS | Super LCD | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.5" | 5" | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has larger screen size than HTC One A9S. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1280 x 720 pixels | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has better screen resolution than HTC One A9S. |
| Display Format | Full HD | HD | |
| Pixel Density | - | 294 ppi | |
| Max Brightness | 450 cd/m² | - | |
| Display Enhancement Technology | Bluelight Filter for Eye Care | - | |
| Display Features | 2.5D Glass | - | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating | Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) | HTC One A9S |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm | MediaTek Helio P10 | |
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| Processor Number | MSM8937 | - | |
| 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 | - |
| MEMORY | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) | HTC One A9S |
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| RAM | 3 GB | 2 GB | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has more RAM than HTC One A9S. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 16 GB | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has more internal memory than HTC One A9S. |
| User Memory | - | 10.2 GB | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 2 TB |
| CAMERA | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) | HTC One A9S |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 16 Megapixel | 13 Megapixel | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has better camera resolution than HTC One A9S. |
| Sensor Size | 1/3" | - | |
| Sensor Type | - | BSI | |
| Lens Type | - | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/2.2 | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has better lens aperture than ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL). |
| Lens Construction | 5-element | - | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | HTC One A9S has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Laser Auto Focus | Yes | - | |
| Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | - | 28.3 mm | |
| Self-Timer Delay | - | 0 - 10 sec | |
| Special Effects | Depth of field | - | |
| HDR Mode | Realtime HDR mode | - | |
| 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 | Panorama, Pro mode, HYPERLAPSE, RAW mode | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face detection | HTC One A9S has face detection. |
| Light Source | Dual LED flash | LED light | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 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 | Sapphire crystal lens cover, HTC Zoe, Video Pic |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 5 Megapixel | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has better front camera resolution than HTC One A9S. |
| Sensor Type (Front) | - | BSI | |
| Lens Type (Front) | - | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.2 | F/2.8 | 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 | Live make-up | |
| HDR Mode (Front) | HDR Pro | - | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | Time-lapse mode, Slow motion mode, selfie panorama, GIF animation function | Auto selfie (smile selfie, still selfie) | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face detection | HTC One A9S has face detection. |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | |
| Camera Features (Front) | Low-light scene recognition, PixelMaster 3.0 camera | HTC UltraPixel Camera, Voice selfie, Self timer up to 10 seconds |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) | HTC One A9S |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4100 mAh | 2300 mAh | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has larger battery capacity than HTC One A9S. |
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| Standby Time | 912 hours | 432 hours | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has longer standby time than HTC One A9S. |
| Talk Time | 1020 minutes | 786.6 minutes | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has longer battery life when making calls than HTC One A9S. |
| 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 (WCDMA): up to 786.6 min Standby (WCDMA): up to 432 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium polymer |
| CELLULAR | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) | HTC One A9S |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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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 6.0 (Marshmallow) | |
| User Interface | ASUS ZenUI | HTC Sense | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) | HTC One A9S |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, FDD-LTE, DC-HSPA+ | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 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 3, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 | |
| NFC | - | Yes | HTC One A9S has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) | HTC One A9S |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | - | WAV, MP3, OGG, MKA, M4A, 3GA, MP4, MID | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | - | MKV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, 3GP, TS, WebM, 3G2 | |
| Sound Enhancements | - | HTC BoomSound |
| FEATURES | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) | HTC One A9S |
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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 | Ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, magnetometer, G-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 | Wi-Fi Miracast, Dual microphones, HTC Connect, HTC Freestyle Layout |
| OTHERS | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) | HTC One A9S |
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| Included Accessories | USB cable, power adapter, SIM card removal tool, ASUS ZenEar with Mic | Power adapter |
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