Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ZenFone Go (ZC500TG) and ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL). 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 Go (ZC500TG) | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | ZC500TG | ZC553KL | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 144.5 mm | 151.4 mm | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has greater height than ASUS ZenFone Go (ZC500TG). |
| Width | 71 mm | 76.2 mm | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has greater width than ASUS ZenFone Go (ZC500TG). |
| Depth | 9.98 mm | 8.3 mm | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) is narrower than ASUS ZenFone Go (ZC500TG). |
| Weight | 135 g | 174 g | ASUS ZenFone Go (ZC500TG) is lighter than ASUS ZenFone Go (ZC500TG). |
| Body Colour | Red | White | Black | Sand gold | Titanium grey | Glacier silver | |
| Body Material | - | Metal | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
| SAR Value | 0.497 W/kg (body), 0.362 W/kg (head) | 1.52 W/kg (body), 0.419 W/kg (head) | |
| Integrated Components | FM radio | 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 | Micro SIM, nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM | |
| SIM Card Configuration Details | - | Micro SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
| DISPLAY | ASUS ZenFone Go (ZC500TG) | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) |
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| Display Type | LCD display | LCD display | |
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| Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5" | 5.5" | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has larger screen size than ASUS ZenFone Go (ZC500TG). |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1280 x 720 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has better screen resolution than ASUS ZenFone Go (ZC500TG). |
| Display Format | HD | Full 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 |
| PROCESSOR | ASUS ZenFone Go (ZC500TG) | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | MediaTek | Qualcomm | |
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| Processor Number | MT6580 | MSM8937 | |
| Clock Speed | 1.3 GHz | 1.4 GHz | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has higher clock speed than ASUS ZenFone Go (ZC500TG). |
| Processor Core Qty | Quad-core | 8-core | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has higher processor core quantity than ASUS ZenFone Go (ZC500TG). |
| 64-bit Architecture | - | Yes | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | - | Qualcomm ADRENO 505 |
| MEMORY | ASUS ZenFone Go (ZC500TG) | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) |
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| RAM | 2 GB | 3 GB | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has more RAM than ASUS ZenFone Go (ZC500TG). |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 8 GB | 32 GB | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has more internal memory than ASUS ZenFone Go (ZC500TG). |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 64 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB |
| CAMERA | ASUS ZenFone Go (ZC500TG) | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 8 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has better camera resolution than ASUS ZenFone Go (ZC500TG). |
| Sensor Size | - | 1/3" | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | LED light | Dual LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Glow Touch | 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 |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 2 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has better front camera resolution than ASUS ZenFone Go (ZC500TG). |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | - | F/2.2 | |
| Focus Adjustment | Focus free | 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 | |
| Camera Features (Front) | - | Low-light scene recognition, PixelMaster 3.0 camera |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | ASUS ZenFone Go (ZC500TG) | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2070 mAh | 4100 mAh | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has larger battery capacity than ASUS ZenFone Go (ZC500TG). |
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| Standby Time | 321 hours | 912 hours | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has longer standby time than ASUS ZenFone Go (ZC500TG). |
| Talk Time | 660 minutes | 1020 minutes | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has longer battery life when making calls than ASUS ZenFone Go (ZC500TG). |
| Run Time Details | Talk: up to 660 min Standby: up to 321 hrs |
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 | Lithium polymer |
| CELLULAR | ASUS ZenFone Go (ZC500TG) | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 3G | 4G | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has more advanced generation mobile network. |
| Operating System | Android 5.1 (Lollipop) | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | |
| User Interface | ASUS ZenUI 2.0 | ASUS ZenUI | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| COMMUNICATIONS | ASUS ZenFone Go (ZC500TG) | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, FDD-LTE, DC-HSPA+ | |
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| 2G Band | 850 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 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11n | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.1 | |
| Messaging Services | Omlet Chat, SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | ASUS ZenFone Go (ZC500TG) | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | AAC, MP3, AAC +, WMV (Sound) | - | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MPEG-4, H.264, H.263, VP8, VP9 | - |
| FEATURES | ASUS ZenFone Go (ZC500TG) | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, hall sensor | Ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, hall sensor | |
| Security Devices | - | Fingerprint reader | |
| Additional Phone Features | ASUS WebStorage (5GB), Google Drive Storage (100 GB) | 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 |
| OTHERS | ASUS ZenFone Go (ZC500TG) | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) |
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| Included Accessories | USB cable, power adapter | USB cable, power adapter, SIM card removal tool, ASUS ZenEar with Mic |
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