ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) vs. ZTE Axon M

Phone Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) and ZTE Axon M. 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.

Phone Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) vs. ZTE Axon M Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) ZTE Axon M
Product Type Smartphone Smartphone
Manufacturer Model Number ZC553KL -
Form Factor Touch Touch - dual screen
Height 151.4 mm 150.8 mm ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has greater height than ZTE Axon M.
Width 76.2 mm 71.6 mm ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has greater width than ZTE Axon M.
Depth 8.3 mm 12.1 mm ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) is narrower than ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL).
Weight 174 g 230 g ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) is lighter than ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL).
Body Colour Sand gold | Titanium grey | Glacier silver Carbon black
Body Material Metal -
Waterproof (Water-resistant) - -
SAR Value 1.52 W/kg (body), 0.419 W/kg (head) 1.2 W/kg (body), 1.05 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
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C
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) ZTE Axon M
Display Type LCD display LCD display
Display Technology IPS TFT
Screen Size (Display Size) 5.5" 5.2" ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has larger screen size than ZTE Axon M.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 1920 x 1080 pixels 1920 x 1080 pixels Both phones have the same screen resolution.
Display Format Full HD Full HD
Pixel Density - 426 ppi
Max Brightness 450 cd/m² -
Colour Depth - 16.7 million colours
Display Enhancement Technology Bluelight Filter for Eye Care -
Display Features 2.5D Glass 2.5D Glass
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass)
SECOND DISPLAY
Second Display Type - LCD display - colour
Second Display Screen Size - 5.2"
Second Display Resolution - 1920 x 1080 pixels
Second Display Colour Depth - 16.7 million colours
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) ZTE Axon M
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Qualcomm Snapdragon 821
Processor Number MSM8937 MSM8996
Clock Speed 1.4 GHz 2.15 GHz ZTE Axon M has higher clock speed than ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL).
Processor Core Qty 8-core Quad-core ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has higher processor core quantity than ZTE Axon M.
64-bit Architecture Yes Yes Both phones have 64-bit architecture.
Graphics System (GPU) Qualcomm ADRENO 505 -
MEMORY ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) ZTE Axon M
RAM 3 GB 4 GB ZTE Axon M has more RAM than ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL).
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 32 GB 64 GB ZTE Axon M has more internal memory than ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL).
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB
CAMERA ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) ZTE Axon M
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1 0
Sensor Resolution 16 Megapixel -
Sensor Size 1/3" -
Lens Aperture F/2.0 -
Lens Construction 5-element -
Focus Adjustment Automatic -
Laser Auto Focus Yes -
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 -
Light Source Dual LED flash -
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) 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 -
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 8 Megapixel 20 Megapixel ZTE Axon M has better front camera resolution than ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL).
Lens Aperture (Front) F/2.2 -
Focus Adjustment Automatic 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 -
Light Source (Front) - LED light
Video Resolutions (Front) - 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps
Camera Features (Front) Low-light scene recognition, PixelMaster 3.0 camera Rear camera mode
BATTERY AND CHARGING ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) ZTE Axon M
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 4100 mAh 3180 mAh ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has larger battery capacity than ZTE Axon M.
Fast Charging Technology - Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 ZTE Axon M has fast charging technology.
Standby Time 912 hours 290 hours ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has longer standby time than ZTE Axon M.
Talk Time 1020 minutes 1722 minutes ZTE Axon M 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 1722 min
Standby: up to 290 hrs
Battery Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
CELLULAR ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) ZTE Axon M
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G 4G Both phones have the same mobile network generation.
Operating System Android 7.1.1 Nougat Android 7.1.2 (Nougat)
User Interface ASUS ZenUI -
Navigation GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) ZTE Axon M
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, FDD-LTE, DC-HSPA+ GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE Advanced
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 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 12, Band 29, Band 30, Band 66
4G LTE Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 700a, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n IEEE 802.11ac/b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.2
NFC - Yes ZTE Axon M has NFC reader for mobile payments.
Messaging Services SMS, MMS SMS, MMS
MEDIA ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) ZTE Axon M
Sound Enhancements - Dolby Atmos sound technology
Audio Processor - AKM 4962
FEATURES ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) ZTE Axon M
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
Sensors Ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, hall 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 TTY compatible, software updates FOTA (Firmware Over The Air)
OTHERS ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) ZTE Axon M
Included Accessories USB cable, power adapter, SIM card removal tool, ASUS ZenEar with Mic Power adapter, USB-C cable
Compliant Standards - HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible)
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