Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL
Infinix Note 5
Performance
60.362.6
Camera
19.127.9
Display
58.958.9
Battery
29.330.6
Build
77.80.2
Connectivity
51.350.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
37.234.2
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Infinix Note 5 has a slightly larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone is powered by a Snapdragon 430 chipset, whereas the Note 5 utilizes a more efficient Helio P23 chipset, offering a higher CPU clock speed.
- The Zenfone's rear camera is 16 MP compared to the Note 5's 12 MP, but the Note 5 excels in selfies with a 16 MP front camera versus the Zenfone's 8 MP.
- Battery capacity is also notable, with the Zenfone at 4100 mAh and the Note 5 at 4500 mAh, though the Zenfone supports faster 18W charging.
- Both devices run on Android, but the Zenfone starts with Android 6.0.1 and can be upgraded to 8.1, while the Note 5 ships with Android 8.1 as part of the Android One program, ensuring a cleaner software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL
Infinix Note 5
General
Release Date
2016
2018
Announced
2016
2018
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Oleophobic coating
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6763 Helio P23 (16 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 505
Mali-G71 MP2
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.0", PDAF
12 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.8", 1.25µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.2
16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4100 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4100 mAh, non-removable
4500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired2.5W reverse wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
151.4 x 76.2 x 8.3 mm (5.96 x 3.00 x 0.33 in)
158 x 75 x 8.4 mm (6.22 x 2.95 x 0.33 in)
Weight
175 g
173 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
N/A
Colors
Titanium Gray, Glacier Silver, Rose Pink, Sand Gold
Berlin Gray, Ice Blue, Milan Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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 Android 8.1 (Oreo), ZenUI 4
Android 8.1 (Oreo), Android One
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

