Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) and Samsung Galaxy A03. 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) | Samsung Galaxy A03 |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | ZC553KL | SM-A035G/DSN | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 151.4 mm | 166.6 mm | Samsung Galaxy A03 has greater height than ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL). |
| Width | 76.2 mm | 75.9 mm | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has greater width than Samsung Galaxy A03. |
| Depth | 8.3 mm | 9.2 mm | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) is narrower than ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL). |
| Weight | 174 g | 199 g | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) is lighter than ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL). |
| Body Colour | Sand gold | Titanium grey | Glacier silver | Blue | Black | |
| Body Material | Metal | - | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
| Repairability Index | - | 8 (out of 10) | |
| SAR Value | 1.52 W/kg (body), 0.419 W/kg (head) | 0.84 W/kg (body), 0.79 W/kg (head) | |
| Integrated Components | FM radio | - | |
| Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B |
Micro-USB 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 | Dual-SIM | |
| SIM Card Configuration Details | Micro SIM + nano SIM/microSD | - |
| DISPLAY | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) | Samsung Galaxy A03 |
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| Display Type | LCD display | LCD display | |
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| Display Technology | IPS | PLS TFT | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.5" | 6.5" | Samsung Galaxy A03 has larger screen size than ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL). |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1600 x 720 pixels | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy A03. |
| Display Format | Full HD | HD+ | |
| Max Brightness | 450 cd/m² | - | |
| Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours | |
| Display Enhancement Technology | Bluelight Filter for Eye Care | - | |
| Display Features | 2.5D Glass | Infinity V Display | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating | - |
| PROCESSOR | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) | Samsung Galaxy A03 |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm | - | |
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| Processor Number | MSM8937 | - | |
| Clock Speed | 1.4 GHz | 1.6 GHz | Samsung Galaxy A03 has higher clock speed than ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL). |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 505 | - |
| MEMORY | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) | Samsung Galaxy A03 |
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| RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB | Samsung Galaxy A03 has more RAM than ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL). |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 64 GB | Samsung Galaxy A03 has more internal memory than ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL). |
| User Memory | - | 47.3 GB | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
| CAMERA | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) | Samsung Galaxy A03 |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 2 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 16 Megapixel | 48 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A03 has better camera resolution than ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL). |
| Sensor Size | 1/3" | - | |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/1.8 | Samsung Galaxy A03 has better lens aperture than ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL). |
| Lens Construction | 5-element | - | |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Laser Auto Focus | Yes | - | |
| Digital Zoom | - | 10x | |
| 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 | Live Focus mode | |
| Light Source | Dual LED flash | 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 | |
| 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 | - |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 2 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
| Camera Functions (2nd Camera) | - | Depth camera | |
| Special Effects (2nd Camera) | - | Bokeh effect |
| 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 Samsung Galaxy A03. |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.2 | F/2.2 | Both phones have the same front camera lens aperture. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | - | |
| 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 | Live Focus mode | |
| Camera Features (Front) | Low-light scene recognition, PixelMaster 3.0 camera | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) | Samsung Galaxy A03 |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4100 mAh | 5000 mAh | Samsung Galaxy A03 has larger battery capacity than ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL). |
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| Standby Time | 912 hours | - | |
| Talk Time | 1020 minutes | - | |
| 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 |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium polymer | - |
| CELLULAR | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) | Samsung Galaxy A03 |
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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 | - | |
| User Interface | ASUS ZenUI | One UI Core | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) | Samsung Galaxy A03 |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, FDD-LTE, DC-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 | |
| 3G UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 850, 900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20 | Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| NFC | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy A03 has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
| MEDIA | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) | Samsung Galaxy A03 |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | - | WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, M4A, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, MID | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | - | MKV, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | |
| Sound Enhancements | - | Dolby Atmos sound technology |
| FEATURES | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) | Samsung Galaxy A03 |
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| Phone Functions | 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, proximity sensor, light sensor | |
| Security Devices | 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 | Samsung Smart Switch |
| OTHERS | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) | Samsung Galaxy A03 |
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| Included Accessories | USB cable, power adapter, SIM card removal tool, ASUS ZenEar with Mic | - |
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