Asus ZenFone Max vs HTC One A9: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Asus ZenFone Max vs HTC One A9. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Asus ZenFone MaxAsus ZenFone MaxGlobal · 2GB · 16GB
HTC One A9HTC One A9Global · 2GB · 32GB
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Basics
Asus ZenFone Max
Asus ZenFone Max
Global · 2GB · 16GB
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HTC One A9
HTC One A9
Global · 2GB · 32GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available 6.4 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 5.7Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 4.6Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 5.7Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 6.6 Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 4.5 Battery

User reviews
User score
6.8
15 reviews
8.7
10 reviews

Technical specifications of the Asus ZenFone Max vs HTC One A9

Specs Asus ZenFone Max price compare Asus ZenFone Max
Global · 2GB · 16GB 		HTC One A9 price comparison HTC One A9
Global · 2GB · 32GB
Inches 5.5" 5"
Resolution HD FHD
Usable surface 69% useful 66% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 77.5 mm
156.0 mm
10.5 mm 		70.8 mm
145.8 mm
7.3 mm
Weight 202 g 143 g
Micro SnapD. 410
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 617
Octa-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 27.656
v? 		35.000
v?
Battery 5000 mAh 2150 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0

1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX214 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 4.1 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Brand
Brand Asus HTC
Aliases -- --

Release Date
Release date August 2015,
8 years ago 		October 2015,
8 years ago
State Not available On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Asus ZenFone Max
HTC One A9
Asus ZenFone Max
HTC One A9
Size
77.5 mm • 156.0 mm • 10.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
70.8 mm • 145.8 mm • 7.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 202 g 143 g
Usable surface 69 % 66 %
Materials - Metal
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

White
Gold

Silver

Red

Gray

Screen
Diagonal 5.5" 5"
Type LCD IPS AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution HD
720 x 1280 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 267 Pixels per inch 441 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.7
6.8
Do you think it's a nice phone?
6.9
9.7
Is it comfortable?
6.8
9.5
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
6.9
7.3
Number of reviews
15 reviews
10 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 1.2GHz 4x Cortex-A53 1.5 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.2 GHz
Type Quad-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 306 Qualcomm Adreno 405

RAM
RAM 2 GB 2 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
27.656
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 19% of devices
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35.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 42% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 32 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint No Yes, on the front

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

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
6.9
8.2
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
7.3
8.7
What's your experience been with demanding games?
3.8
7.7
Number of reviews
15 reviews
10 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX214 Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.15 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/3.06"

Features
Flash Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No Yes
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • 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

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 5 Mpx 4.1 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score --
78
Mobile
80
Photo
74
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.3
9.3
Quality of nighttime photos
6.4
8.2
Quality of selfies
6.9
8.3
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.3
8.3
Number of reviews
15 reviews
10 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B33 (TD 1900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Single Sim
Type
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro 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
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)

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

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

SAR
European measurement

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

 0.266 W/Kg on head
-- W/Kg on body 		0.415 W/Kg on head
-- W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 -- 1.170 W/Kg on head
1.010 W/Kg on body

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
7.7
9.1
Quality of the GPS
6.3
9.0
And the WiFi?
8.2
9.3
Number of reviews
15 reviews
10 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
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2150 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge No Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 7%
    Less than a day
  • 7%
    One day
  • 27%
    More than one day
  • 60%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 30%
    Less than a day
  • 60%
    One day
  • 10%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
15 reviews
10 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 67%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 33%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 70%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 30%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 7%
    Never
  • 20%
    Once a year
  • 27%
    Every six months
  • 13%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 11%
    Once a year
  • 44%
    Every six months
  • 44%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
15 reviews
10 reviews
Prices
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