Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL vs ZC553KL specs, price comparison

Asus is yet to launch the upcoming new Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL that features a faster processor and better camera setup than the smaller Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL. But before you decide to pick which is a better fit mid-range Android for you, let’s first know what’s the main difference between the two Zenfone 3 Max. Below are our side-by-side specs and price comparison of Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL vs ZC553KL.

What’s new and what’s the difference on new Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL

  • Wider 5.5-inch display vs 5.2-inch
  • Higher resolution of 1080p Full HD vs 720p HD
  • Thinner and heavier
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 octa-core vs MediaTek MT6737 quad-core
  • Same Cortex A53 processor but different clock speed, 1.4GHz vs 1.25GHz
  • Adreno 505 graphics vs Mali T720MP2
  • up to 4GB RAM vs 3 GB max
  • 16MP f2.0 camera vs 13MP f2.2
  • Laser focus
  • Dual LED Flash
  • 8MP f2.2 vs 5MP f2.0
  • Bluetooth 4.2 vs 4.0
  • 4G LTE Cat. 6 (300Mbps vs 150Mbps speed)

SPECS & PRICE

Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL

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Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL

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Display 5.2-inch 720 HD display, 282ppi 5.5-inch 1080p Full HD, 401pi
Design Metal + 2.5D curved glass Metal + 2.5D curved glass
CPU Mediatek 6737 quad-core at 1.25GHz Snapdragon 430 octa-core at 1.4GHz speed
RAM 2/3GB 3/4GB
Memory 16/32GB internal storage, microSD up to 256GB 32GB internal, microSD up to 256GB
Main camera 13MP, f2.2 aperture, 1080p video 16MP, f/2.0 aperture, phase detection autofocus, laser focus assistance, 1080p video
Selfie 5MP f2.0 front camera, 1080p video 8MP f2.2 front camera, 1080p video
Connectivity 4G LTE Cat. 4 at 150Mbps speed, dual-SIM (hybrid), GPS, WiFi 802.11n, Bluetooth 4.0 4G LTE Cat. 6 at 300Mbps speed, dual-SIM (hybrid), GPS, WiFi 802.11n, Bluetooth 4.1
Ports microUSB 2.0, USB OTG microUSB 2.0, USB OTG
Fingerprint Yes Yes
Audio Standard, mono speaker Standard, mono speaker
Battery 4,100 mAh, reverse charging 4,100 mAh, reverse charging
OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Color Sand Gold, Titanium Gray, Glacier Silver Sand Gold, Titanium Gray, Glacier Silver, Rose Pink
Release August 2016 availability Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL in the Philippines estimated November 2016 availability ZC553KL in the Philippines, India, China, Indonesia
Price P8,995 pesos SRP or $200 USD via Asus Philippines estimated P13,995 to P14,995 pesos SRP or $300 to $320 USD via Asus Philippines

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  1. Pach Go says:

    Hello #Manilashaker. Ask ko lang ako lang ba ang may problema sa Pixelmaster. Wala kasing option for the Depth of Field ehh.. hoping for your reply if you have an answer.

  2. Versun says:

    Is ZC553KL available now?

  3. Henry Canizares says:

    were to buy this one ZC553KL ?

    • Jade Jardinico says:

      Not yet announced.

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