Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL
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Realme C1 (2019)
#3475Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL
Realme C1 (2019)
Performance
60.362.6
Camera
19.128.4
Display
58.956.5
Battery
29.329.7
Build
77.871.8
Connectivity
51.349.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
37.240.7
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL features a glass front and aluminum back, providing a premium feel, while the Realme C1 (2019) has a plastic back and frame, making it lighter.
- The Zenfone's 5.5-inch display offers a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels compared to the C1's 720 x 1520 pixels on a larger 6.2-inch screen.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone is powered by a Snapdragon 430 chipset with a lower clock speed, while the C1 uses a more efficient Snapdragon 450 with a higher clock speed.
- The Zenfone's rear camera is superior at 16 MP versus the C1's dual-camera setup of 13 MP and 2 MP, although both support 1080p video.
- The C1 has a slightly larger battery capacity at 4230 mAh compared to the Zenfone's 4100 mAh, but the latter supports faster charging.
- Finally, the Zenfone runs on an older version of Android (upgradable to 8.1) with ZenUI, while the C1 comes with Android 8.1 and ColorOS, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL
Realme C1 (2019)
General
Release Date
2016
2019
Announced
2016
2019
Description
N/A
Versions: RMX1811
Display
Size
5.5"
6.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~271 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Oleophobic coating
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 505
Adreno 506
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB 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
13 MP, f/2.2, AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.2
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4100 mAh
4230 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4100 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 4230 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired2.5W reverse wired
N/A
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)
156.2 x 75.6 x 8.2 mm (6.15 x 2.98 x 0.32 in)
Weight
175 g
168 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Titanium Gray, Glacier Silver, Rose Pink, Sand Gold
Black, Blue
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 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
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), ColorOS 5.2
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass