Asus ZenFone Max Plus vs Sony Xperia Z: Comparison

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

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Asus ZenFone Max PlusAsus ZenFone Max PlusGlobal · 2GB · 32GB · Version A
Sony Xperia ZSony Xperia ZGlobal · 2GB · 16GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Asus ZenFone Max Plus
Asus ZenFone Max Plus
Global · 2GB · 32GB · Version A
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Sony Xperia Z
Sony Xperia Z
Global · 2GB · 16GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available 6.0 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 5.8Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 4.6Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 4.6Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 5.6 Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 4.5 Battery

User reviews
User score
6.1
5 reviews
7.4
46 reviews

Technical specifications of the Asus ZenFone Max Plus vs Sony Xperia Z

Specs stores to buy Asus ZenFone Max Plus Asus ZenFone Max Plus
Global · 2GB · 32GB · Version A 		stores to buy Sony Xperia Z Sony Xperia Z
Global · 2GB · 16GB
Inches 5.7" 5"
Resolution FHD+ FHD
Usable surface 75% useful 69% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 16:9
Dimensions 73.0 mm
152.6 mm
8.8 mm 		71.0 mm
139.0 mm
8.0 mm
Weight 160 g 146 g
Micro MT6750
Octa-Core 		SnapD. S4P
Quad-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 37.233
v? 		20.835
v?
Battery 4130 mAh 2330 mAh
Main Camera 1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0

2 		1
13 Mpx · Unknow
IMX135 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 2.2 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 9.0 P Android 5.0 Lollipop

Brand
Brand Asus Sony
Aliases ZB570TL C6603, C6602, Xperia Z LTE

Release Date
Release date January 2018,
6 years ago 		January 2013,
11 years ago
State Not available On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Asus ZenFone Max Plus
Sony Xperia Z
Asus ZenFone Max Plus
Sony Xperia Z
Size
73.0 mm • 152.6 mm • 8.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
71.0 mm • 139.0 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 160 g 146 g
Usable surface 75 % 69 %
Materials Metal Glass
Resistance - IP55
IP57
Colors
Black

Gold

Silver

Screen
Diagonal 5.7" 5"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS • TFT
Aspect Ratio 18:9 16:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2160 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 424 Pixels per inch 441 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Bluelight Filter
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dragontrail glass
  • Shatter proof sheet on scratch-resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
  • Reality display

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.4
7.4
Do you think it's a nice phone?
7.4
8.5
Is it comfortable?
7.6
8.1
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.4
7.0
Number of reviews
5 reviews
46 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model MediaTek MT6750T Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 1.5 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.0 GHz 4x Krait 200 1.5 GHz
Type Octa-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes No

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-T860 MP2 Qualcomm Adreno 320

RAM
RAM 2 GB 2 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
37.233
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 38% of devices
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20.835
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 41% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 16 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back No

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

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.4
6.7
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
5.6
7.5
What's your experience been with demanding games?
5.8
7.2
Number of reviews
5 reviews
46 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 16 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX135 Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 Unknow
ISO -- --
Pixel size -- 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/3.06"
2
Camera type

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

Features
Flash Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • 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
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 2.2 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.6
8.2
Quality of nighttime photos
5.4
6.1
Quality of selfies
7.2
6.2
Does it have a powerful flash?
6.8
6.7
Number of reviews
5 reviews
46 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

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

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVCTP (Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol)
  • GATT (Generic Attribute Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)

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

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

SAR
European measurement

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

 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

 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.
  • DLNA
  • Mirrorlink

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.2
8.3
Quality of the GPS
9.0
8.0
And the WiFi?
9.2
8.4
Number of reviews
5 reviews
46 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4130 mAh
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2330 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 80%
    One day
  • 20%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 16%
    Less than half day
  • 38%
    Less than a day
  • 33%
    One day
  • 13%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
5 reviews
46 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 9.0 P
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 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
  • 5%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 56%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 40%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 40%
    Once a year
  • 40%
    Every six months
  • 20%
    Every two months or less
  • 23%
    Never
  • 35%
    Once a year
  • 35%
    Every six months
  • 7%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
5 reviews
46 reviews
Prices
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