Asus ZenFone 4 Max ZC520KL vs Asus ZenFone 5 Lite vs Asus Zenfone 5 vs Asus ZenFone Max Plus: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Asus ZenFone 4 Max ZC520KL vs Asus ZenFone 5 Lite vs Asus Zenfone 5 vs Asus ZenFone Max Plus. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Asus ZenFone 4 Max ZC520KLAsus ZenFone 4 Max ZC520KLGlobal · 3GB · 32GB
Asus ZenFone 5 LiteAsus ZenFone 5 LiteChina · 4GB · 32GB · Version A
Asus Zenfone 5Asus Zenfone 5Brazil · 4GB · 64GB · Version B
Asus ZenFone Max PlusAsus ZenFone Max PlusGlobal · 2GB · 32GB · Version A
Technical data sheets

Basics
Asus ZenFone 4 Max ZC520KL
Asus ZenFone 4 Max ZC520KL
Global · 3GB · 32GB
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Asus ZenFone 5 Lite
Asus ZenFone 5 Lite
China · 4GB · 32GB · Version A
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Asus Zenfone 5
Asus Zenfone 5
Brazil · 4GB · 64GB · Version B
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Asus ZenFone Max Plus
Asus ZenFone Max Plus
Global · 2GB · 32GB · Version A
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
5.8
7 reviews
--
2 reviews
8.8
25 reviews
6.1
5 reviews

Technical specifications of the Asus ZenFone 4 Max ZC520KL vs Asus ZenFone 5 Lite vs Asus Zenfone 5 vs Asus ZenFone Max Plus

Specs where to buy Asus ZenFone 4 Max ZC520KL Asus ZenFone 4 Max ZC520KL
Global · 3GB · 32GB 		where to buy Asus ZenFone 5 Lite Asus ZenFone 5 Lite
China · 4GB · 32GB · Version A 		stores to buy Asus Zenfone 5 Asus Zenfone 5
Brazil · 4GB · 64GB · Version B 		stores to buy Asus ZenFone Max Plus Asus ZenFone Max Plus
Global · 2GB · 32GB · Version A
Inches 5.2" 6" 6.2" 5.7"
Resolution HD FHD+ FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 67% useful 78% useful 83% useful 75% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 18:9 18:9 18:9
Dimensions 73.3 mm
150.5 mm
8.7 mm 		75.0 mm
158.0 mm
8.2 mm 		75.7 mm
153.0 mm
7.7 mm 		73.0 mm
152.6 mm
8.8 mm
Weight 156 g 168 g 155 g 160 g
Micro SnapD. 425
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 630
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 636
Octa-Core 		MT6750
Octa-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 32 GB 64 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 37.146
v? 		71.289
v? 		136.645
v7 		37.233
v?
Battery 4100 mAh 3300 mAh 3300 mAh 4130 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

2 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX363 Exmor RS
1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0

2
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 20 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 9.0 P Android 10 Q Android 9.0 P

Brand
Brand Asus Asus Asus Asus
Aliases -- ZC600KL ZE620KL ZB570TL

Release Date
Release date October 2017,
6 years ago 		February 2018,
6 years ago 		February 2018,
6 years ago 		January 2018,
6 years ago
State Not available Not available Not available Not available
Market Global China Brazil Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Asus ZenFone 4 Max ZC520KL
Asus ZenFone 5 Lite
Asus Zenfone 5
Asus ZenFone Max Plus
Asus ZenFone 4 Max ZC520KL
Asus ZenFone 5 Lite
Asus Zenfone 5
Asus ZenFone Max Plus
Size
73.3 mm • 150.5 mm • 8.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.0 mm • 158.0 mm • 8.2 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.7 mm • 153.0 mm • 7.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
73.0 mm • 152.6 mm • 8.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 156 g 168 g 155 g 160 g
Usable surface 67 % 78 % 83 % 75 %
Materials Metal Metal Glass Metal
Resistance - - - -
Colors
Black

Gold

Silver

Gray

Rose-gold
Black

White

Red
Blue

Silver
Black

Gold

Silver

Screen
Diagonal 5.2" 6" 6.2" 5.7"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 18:9 18:9 18:9
Resolution HD
720 x 1280 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2160 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2246 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2160 px
Density 282 Pixels per inch 402 Pixels per inch 402 Pixels per inch 424 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 400 cd/m² (typ)
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Bluelight Filter
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Medium-sized Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Bluelight Filter

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
5.7
--
8.1
6.4
Do you think it's a nice phone?
6.1
--
9.3
7.4
Is it comfortable?
7.0
--
9.2
7.6
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
6.0
--
8.6
7.4
Number of reviews
7 reviews
--
25 reviews
5 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 MediaTek MT6750T
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 1.4 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 2.2 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.8 GHz 8x Kryo 260 1.8 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 1.5 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.0 GHz
Type Quad-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 14 nm 14 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 308 Qualcomm Adreno 508 Qualcomm Adreno 509 ARM Mali-T860 MP2

RAM
RAM 3 GB 4 GB 4 GB 2 GB
Type -- LPDDR4 RAM -- --

Antutu
Score
37.146
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 10% of devices
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71.289
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 32% of devices
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136.645
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 32% of devices
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37.233
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 38% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 32 GB 64 GB 32 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- Color LED Notifications Color LED Notifications --
Cooling system No No No No
Gaming buttons No No No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
4.3
--
9.3
8.4
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
6.0
--
8.8
5.6
What's your experience been with demanding games?
3.6
--
8.5
5.8
Number of reviews
7 reviews
--
25 reviews
5 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Double rear camera Rear camera Double rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 16 Mpx 12 Mpx 16 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Sony IMX363 Exmor RS Unknown
Type CMOS CMOS CMOS BSI CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- -- -- --
Pixel size -- -- 1.40 µm --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- 1/2.55" --
2
Camera type
--

Wide Angle lens
--

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
--
5 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Type
--
--
Aperture
ƒ/ --
ƒ/ --
Pixel size
--
--
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
--

Features
Flash LED Dual LED LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No Yes No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Dual front camera
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 20 Mpx 8 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX376 Exmor RS Unknown Unknown
Type -- CMOS BSI -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size -- 1.00 µm -- --
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2) -- --
Sensor size -- 1/2.78" -- --
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --
90
Mobile
93
Photo
86
Video
 --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
6.7
--
9.3
8.6
Quality of nighttime photos
4.3
--
7.5
5.4
Quality of selfies
7.0
--
8.0
7.2
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.4
--
8.8
6.8
Number of reviews
7 reviews
--
25 reviews
5 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.0
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.681 W/Kg on head
1.490 W/Kg on body 		0.442 W/Kg on head
1.481 W/Kg on body 		1.200 W/Kg on head
1.477 W/Kg on body 		0.282 W/Kg on head
0.746 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 1.190 W/Kg on head
0.960 W/Kg on body 		-- 1.040 W/Kg on head
0.370 W/Kg on body 		0.410 W/Kg on head
1.200 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.0
--
9.2
9.2
Quality of the GPS
7.9
--
8.6
9.0
And the WiFi?
6.6
--
8.9
9.2
Number of reviews
7 reviews
--
25 reviews
5 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4100 mAh
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3300 mAh
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3300 mAh
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4130 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge No No Yes Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 14%
    Less than a day
  • 29%
    One day
  • 29%
    More than one day
  • 29%
    Two days or more
--
  • 8%
    Less than half day
  • 8%
    Less than a day
  • 44%
    One day
  • 32%
    More than one day
  • 8%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 80%
    One day
  • 20%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
7 reviews
--
25 reviews
5 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Android 9.0 P
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
  • Android 9.0 P
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes No Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 57%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 43%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
--
  • 9%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 87%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 4%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 80%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 20%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 20%
    Once a year
  • 60%
    Every six months
  • 20%
    Every two months or less
--
  • 5%
    Never
  • 5%
    Once a year
  • 43%
    Every six months
  • 48%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 40%
    Once a year
  • 40%
    Every six months
  • 20%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
7 reviews
--
25 reviews
5 reviews
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