ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
5.5", 1920 x 1080
Front Camera
8 Megapixel
Main Camera
16 Megapixel
Operating System
Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Storage
32 GB
RAM
3 GB
Processor
Qualcomm
Battery
4100 mAh

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ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) Full Specifications and Details

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL)
Product Type Smartphone
Manufacturer Model Number ZC553KL
Form Factor Touch
Height 151.4 mm Better than 72 % of phones rated.
Width 76.2 mm Better than 87 % of phones rated.
Depth 8.3 mm Better than 77 % of phones rated.
Weight 174 g Worse than 74 % of phones rated.
Body Colour Sand gold | Titanium grey | Glacier silver
Body Material 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
SIM Card Type (Size) Micro SIM, nano SIM
SIM Card Qty Dual-SIM
SIM Card Configuration Details Micro SIM + nano SIM/microSD

Design of ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has dimensions of 151.4 mm × 76.2 mm × 8.3 mm and weight of 174 g.

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DISPLAY ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL)
Display Type LCD display
Display Technology IPS
Screen Size (Display Size) 5.5" Better than 69 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 1920 x 1080 pixels Better than 79 % of phones rated.
Display Format Full HD
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

The screen size reaches 5.5" inches. With a large display, phone offers a great experience for watching videos, playing games and reading. The best phones today are 6.5'' or more. They have the advantage of a large display area that allows you to see more content than with conventional display sizes. LCD displays are currently taking a back seat. This is mainly due to higher power consumption. In addition, they have the disadvantage of lower colour contrast, which can be reflected e.g. in the resulting photos. On the other hand, phones with LCD displays are in general cheaper than those with OLED technology.

Display Resolution of ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) is 1920 x 1080 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px.

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PROCESSOR ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL)
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm
Processor Number MSM8937
Clock Speed 1.4 GHz Worse than 52 % of phones rated.
Processor Core Qty 8-core Better than 99 % of phones rated.
64-bit Architecture Yes Better than 82 % of phones rated.
Graphics System (GPU) Qualcomm ADRENO 505

The processor type of the ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) is Qualcomm. The number of processor cores is 8. It is a number of cores that plays an important role in evaluating the performance of phone as it is responsible for computing operations. Smartphones already commonly have a core count of around 4 to 8. Multi-core processors can perform better and reduce the processing time of a request to a minimum, which is reflected in the responsiveness of the phone, e.g. in the speed of opening applications. ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) is provided with processor´s frequency of 1.4 GHz. Normally today you will find this value between 1.8 and 2.8 GHz, and the higher the number, the faster the response of the phone. The processor frequency will thus be one of the important parameters if you are looking for a phone capable of managing several requests at once without major problems.

The processor also includes the graphics accelerator Qualcomm ADRENO 505.

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MEMORY ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL)
RAM 3 GB Better than 67 % of phones rated.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 32 GB Better than 62 % of phones rated.
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB

The phone is provided with an internal memory of 32 GB. Internal storage capacity is often a key parameter, as it determines how many files, photos, apps and more your phone can store. This memory capacity is ideal for those who have a few basic apps and a few dozen photos on their phone. If you don't expect to use your phone to play games or need to store high-resolution photos, this size should be sufficient. There is almost no probability you're likely to see this low capacity on new smartphones. The standard memory today is around 64 and 128 GB. The best phones have internal memory of 256 GB or more. Fortunately, manufacturers nowadays think of all users and therefore offer phone models with different memory sizes so that everyone can choose what suits them.

In addition, if you need more memory, this model offers the option of inserting a memory card to increase the storage size.

Operating memory significantly affects the performance of the entire phone. ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has an operating memory of 3 GB. Phones with less than 4 GB of RAM are better suited for undemanding users who use phone more for basic needs and some essential applications only. But if you are a heavy user, reach for at least 6 to 8 GB of RAM, which is the standard today, or 12 GB for the really demanding ones.

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CAMERA ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL)
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 16 Megapixel Better than 83 % of phones rated.
Sensor Size 1/3" Better than 93 % of phones rated.
Lens Aperture F/2.0 Worse than 52 % of phones rated.
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
Sensor Resolution (Front) 8 Megapixel Better than 68 % of phones rated.
Lens Aperture (Front) F/2.2 Better than 51 % of phones rated.
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
Camera Features (Front) Low-light scene recognition, PixelMaster 3.0 camera

The rear camera of the ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. A high resolution lens alone does not necessarily mean high quality photos. The main lens in this has a resolution of 16 Megapixel. However, if you are looking for perfect photos, in addition to resolution, don't forget to focus on at other parameters such as lens aperture or pixel size.

The size of the phone's sensor is also among the parameters that affect quality of the photo. In case of ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL), it is 1/3". Focus mainly on the value after the slash, where the higher it is, the better photo quality will be. Luminance is one of the main factors determining the quality of a photograph. Commonly today, this value ranges between F/1.8 and F/2.2. However, best photomobiles have an aperture of up to F/1.2. Value indicates how much light passes through the sensor and the lower it is, the better the quality of the photos. Main lens here is equipped with F/2.0.

Front camera
The front camera of phone ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has one lens. This number of lenses is standard on most smartphones nowadays. The resolution of main lens reaches 8 Megapixel. Again, it should be noted that resolution is not the only factor affecting the quality of the front camera photo. The aperture of main lens is F/2.2.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL)
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 4100 mAh Better than 86 % of phones rated.
Standby Time 912 hours Better than 97 % of phones rated.
Talk Time 1020 minutes Better than 73 % of phones rated.
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
Battery Technology Lithium polymer

The battery size of ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) is 4100 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day.

Standby time is 912 hours. The value indicates how long your phone will last on a single charge when you are not actively using it. The battery life when making calls is, like standby time, a figure that tells us how long the phone will last on a single charge when making continuous calls. For the ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) it is 1020 minutes.

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CELLULAR ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL)
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G Better than 88 % of phones rated.
Operating System Android 7.1.1 Nougat
User Interface ASUS ZenUI
Navigation GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou

ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) supports 4G. 4G connectivity is still common today, although the latest phones already have 5G connectivity. 3G connectivity is now more of a thing of past and can only be found on older models. The phone's operating system is Android 7.1.1 Nougat.

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COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL)
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, FDD-LTE, DC-HSPA+
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
4G LTE Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.1
Messaging Services SMS, MMS

Bluetooth 4.1 makes it easy to connect your phone to other wireless devices such as headphones, speakers, TV or tablet and more.

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FEATURES ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL)
Phone Functions 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
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
OTHERS ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL)
Included Accessories USB cable, power adapter, SIM card removal tool, ASUS ZenEar with Mic

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