Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL
#4258
Motorola Moto C Plus
#5081Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL
Motorola Moto C Plus
Performance
50.649.5
Camera
19.124.2
Display
56.519.1
Battery
29.428.1
Build
77.883.0
Connectivity
50.042.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
35.129.4
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL features a more premium build with a glass front and aluminum back, while the Motorola Moto C Plus has a plastic build, making the Zenfone feel sturdier.
- In terms of display, the Zenfone has a slightly larger 5.2-inch IPS LCD compared to the 5.0-inch TFT display of the Moto C Plus, though both have the same resolution.
- Performance-wise, the Zenfone's CPU runs at 1.25 GHz, slightly lower than the Moto's 1.3 GHz, but both use the same chipset.
- The Zenfone's rear camera is superior at 13 MP versus the Moto's 8 MP, and it also supports 1080p video recording compared to the Moto's 720p.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Zenfone at 4130 mAh compared to 4000 mAh in the Moto C Plus.
- Finally, the Zenfone runs on Android 6.0.1 with ZenUI, while the Moto C Plus comes with a more recent Android 7.0, offering a potentially more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL
Motorola Moto C Plus
General
Release Date
2016
2017
Announced
2016
2017
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.2"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6737M (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.25 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720MP2
Mali-T720MP2
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, 1.12µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0
2 MP, f/2.8
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4130 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4130 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
Reverse wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
149.5 x 73.7 x 8.6 mm (5.89 x 2.90 x 0.34 in)
144 x 72.3 x 10 mm (5.67 x 2.85 x 0.39 in)
Weight
148 g
162 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Titanium Grey, Glacier Silver, Sand Gold
Metallic Cherry, Pearl White, Fine Gold, Starry Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.74 W/kg (head) 1.25 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), ZenUI 3
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer