Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 2GB RAM) vs Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE550KL)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 3 Max vs Asus Zenfone 2 Laser phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/5/2016 6:57 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 10:17 AM

Compare Asus Zenfone 2 Laser X Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 2GB RAM) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE550KL) Compare Asus Zenfone 3 Max X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 2GB RAM)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

14 Advantages Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 2GB RAM)	vs	3 Advantages Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE550KL)
+1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core29% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core
+32GB (24GB available)118% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (11GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)30% Thinner	vs	10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+401 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	267 PPI
+(back) 16MP25% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4100 mAh37% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
175 grams (6.13 ounces)	vs	+170 grams (5.95 ounces)3% Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

29 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR3

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

5.5"

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

+22 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 2GB RAM)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE550KL)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 2GB RAM)	Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE550KL)
Other model names	Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL 2GB/32GB 5.5" Dual-Sim	Asus ZenFone 2 Laser ZE550KL (4G 5.5-inch), Asus Laser
Country or region available	(Global, International), Brazil, (Europe), Philippines, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan	Brazil, China, (Europe), Philippines, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan
Brand	Asus	Asus
Release date	9/1/2016	9/1/2015
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.24 x 151.4 millimeters (3 x 5.96 in)	77.2 x 152.5 millimeters (3.04 x 6 in)
Weight	175 grams (6.13 ounces)	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 2GB RAM)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE550KL)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	267 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 2GB RAM)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE550KL)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 8.1 Oreo	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 2GB RAM)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE550KL)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 505 450Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 2GB RAM)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE550KL)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (24GB available)	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 2GB RAM)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE550KL)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Global version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 Taiwan/Japan: UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100 India/Indonesia: UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 - Taiwan\|Japan: 800/850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 Global version: LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) Taiwan/Japan: LTE 700/800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,6,7,8,18,19,26,28) TD-LTE 2500/2600 (Bands 38,41) India/Indonesia: LTE 850/900/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5,8) TD-LTE 2300 (Band 40)	LTE Cat4 Global: 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) Taiwan: 700/800/850/900/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,5,6,8,9,18,19,28) India: 1800/2100 (Bands 1,3), TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 - Taiwan\|Japan: 800/850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 Global: 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) Taiwan: 700/800/850/900/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,5,6,8,9,18,19,28) India: 1800/2100 (Bands 1,3), TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
📷 Camera
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 2GB RAM)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE550KL)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 2GB RAM)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE550KL)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 2GB RAM)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE550KL)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 2GB RAM)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE550KL)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 2GB RAM)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE550KL)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 2GB RAM)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE550KL)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	4100 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	17 hours	feature not registered
Standby	912 hours (38 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 2GB RAM)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE550KL)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Titanium Grey, Glacier Silver, Pink, Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Asus ZenUI 3.0 • 2.5D glass screen • 450nits brightness screen	• Colors: Black, Gray, Red, White, Gold • Asus ZenUI • Toshiba camera sensor • Laser autofocus camera (0.03 seconds) • Dual tone flash • Beidou GPS • 5GB Asus Webstorage • Only one micro SIM card can connect to 3G/4G service at a time
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 2GB RAM)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE550KL)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered