Asus Zenfone 4 Max ZC554KL
#3369
Samsung Galaxy A03s
#3579Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 4 Max ZC554KL
Samsung Galaxy A03s
Performance
60.367.5
Camera
27.919.1
Display
67.742.1
Battery
33.733.7
Build
77.665.8
Connectivity
51.362.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
41.640.0
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone 4 Max ZC554KL features a glass front and aluminum back, offering a premium feel, while the Samsung Galaxy A03s has a plastic frame and back, resulting in a slightly less robust build.
- The Zenfone has a 5.5-inch S-IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, whereas the A03s sports a larger 6.5-inch PLS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, providing a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone is powered by a Snapdragon 430 chipset, while the A03s utilizes a Helio P35, with both offering similar RAM options.
- The camera systems are comparable, with both having a 13 MP rear camera, but the A03s includes additional macro and depth sensors, enhancing versatility.
- Both phones have a 5000 mAh battery, but the A03s supports faster 15W charging compared to the Zenfone's 10W.
- Finally, the Zenfone runs on Android 7 with ZenUI 4, while the A03s comes with Android 11 and is upgradable to Android 13, providing a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone 4 Max ZC554KL
Samsung Galaxy A03s
General
Release Date
2017
2021, August 18
Announced
2017
2021, August 18
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
6.5"
Type
S-IPS LCD
PLS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 505
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), AF13 MP, f/2.0, 12mm, no AF
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), AF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide)
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wiredReverse wired
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
154 x 76.9 x 8.9 mm (6.06 x 3.03 x 0.35 in)
164.2 x 75.9 x 9.1 mm (6.46 x 2.99 x 0.36 in)
Weight
181 g
196 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Titanium Gray, Rose Pink, Sand Gold, Deepsea Black
Black, Blue, White
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 Cat4 150/50 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
5.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7 (Nougat), ZenUI 4
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1 Core
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity