Asus ZenFone 3 Max ZC553KL vs Xiaomi Mi Max vs Xiaomi Mi Max vs Xiaomi Mi Mix: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Asus ZenFone 3 Max ZC553KL vs Xiaomi Mi Max vs Xiaomi Mi Max vs Xiaomi Mi Mix. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Asus ZenFone 3 Max ZC553KLAsus ZenFone 3 Max ZC553KLGlobal · 3GB · 32GB
Xiaomi Mi MaxXiaomi Mi MaxChina · 3GB · 16GB
Xiaomi Mi MaxXiaomi Mi MaxChina · 4GB · 128GB
Xiaomi Mi MixXiaomi Mi MixChina · 6GB · 256GB · Exclusive
Technical data sheets

Basics
Asus ZenFone 3 Max ZC553KL
Asus ZenFone 3 Max ZC553KL
Global · 3GB · 32GB
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Xiaomi Mi Max
Xiaomi Mi Max
China · 3GB · 16GB
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Xiaomi Mi Max
Xiaomi Mi Max
China · 4GB · 128GB
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Xiaomi Mi Mix
Xiaomi Mi Mix
China · 6GB · 256GB · Exclusive
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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
6.4
13 reviews
9.1
150 reviews
9.1
150 reviews
8.6
40 reviews

Technical specifications of the Asus ZenFone 3 Max ZC553KL vs Xiaomi Mi Max vs Xiaomi Mi Max vs Xiaomi Mi Mix

Specs Asus ZenFone 3 Max ZC553KL price comparison Asus ZenFone 3 Max ZC553KL
Global · 3GB · 32GB 		where to buy Xiaomi Mi Max Xiaomi Mi Max
China · 3GB · 16GB 		where to buy Xiaomi Mi Max Xiaomi Mi Max
China · 4GB · 128GB 		stores to buy Xiaomi Mi Mix Xiaomi Mi Mix
China · 6GB · 256GB · Exclusive
Inches 5.5" 6.44" 6.44" 6.4"
Resolution FHD FHD FHD FHD+
Usable surface 72% useful 74% useful 74% useful 84% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 76.0 mm
151.0 mm
8.3 mm 		88.3 mm
173.1 mm
7.5 mm 		88.3 mm
173.1 mm
7.5 mm 		81.9 mm
158.8 mm
7.9 mm
Weight 175 g 203 g 203 g 209 g
Micro SnapD. 430
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 650
Hexa-Core 		SnapD. 652
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 821
Quad-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 16 GB 128 GB 256 GB
AnTuTu 56.813
v7 		97.223
v7 		97.223
v7 		157.865
v7
Battery 4130 mAh 4850 mAh 4850 mAh 4400 mAh
Main Camera 1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Exmor
1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
OV16880
1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
OV16880
1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
OV16880
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 7.0 Nougat Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Brand
Brand Asus Xiaomi Xiaomi Xiaomi
Aliases ZC553KL xiaomi max -- --

Release Date
Release date September 2016,
7 years ago 		May 2016,
7 years ago 		May 2016,
7 years ago 		October 2016,
7 years ago
State Not available Not available Not available Not available
Market Global China China China

Design & Materials

Structure

Asus ZenFone 3 Max ZC553KL
Xiaomi Mi Max
Xiaomi Mi Max
Xiaomi Mi Mix
Asus ZenFone 3 Max ZC553KL
Xiaomi Mi Max
Xiaomi Mi Max
Xiaomi Mi Mix
Size
76.0 mm • 151.0 mm • 8.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
88.3 mm • 173.1 mm • 7.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
88.3 mm • 173.1 mm • 7.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
81.9 mm • 158.8 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 175 g 203 g 203 g 209 g
Usable surface 72 % 74 % 74 % 84 %
Materials Metal Metal Metal Ceramics
Resistance - - - -
Colors
Gold

Silver

Gray
Gold

Silver

Gray
Gold

Silver

Gray
Black

Screen
Diagonal 5.5" 6.44" 6.44" 6.4"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS LCD IPS LCD IPS • Sharp
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2040 px
Density 401 Pixels per inch 342 Pixels per inch 342 Pixels per inch 361 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 400 cd/m² (typ)
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1300:1 contrast ratio
  • 94% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Touch sensitive
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.4
7.8
7.8
5.9
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.6
9.1
9.1
9.5
Is it comfortable?
7.5
8.3
8.3
8.1
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
6.5
8.5
8.5
8.5
Number of reviews
13 reviews
150 reviews
150 reviews
40 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 MSM8956 Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 2.35GHz
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 1.4GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.1GHz 2x Cortex-A72 1.8 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.2 GHz 4x Cortex-A72 1.8 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.2 GHz 2x Kryo 2.35 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz
Type Octa-Core Hexa-Core Octa-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm 28 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 505 Qualcomm Adreno 510 Qualcomm Adreno 510 Qualcomm Adreno 530 635MHz

RAM
RAM 3 GB 3 GB 4 GB 6 GB
Type -- -- -- --

Antutu
Score
56.813
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 35% of devices
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97.223
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 3% of devices
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97.223
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 25% of devices
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157.865
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 23% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 16 GB 128 GB 256 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		No

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
  • Gyroscope
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
6.3
8.7
8.7
8.1
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
7.2
9.5
9.5
9.1
What's your experience been with demanding games?
6.9
9.1
9.1
8.9
Number of reviews
13 reviews
150 reviews
150 reviews
40 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 16 Mpx 16 Mpx 16 Mpx 16 Mpx
Sensor Sony Exmor Omnivision OV16880 Omnivision OV16880 Omnivision OV16880
Type CMOS BSI PureCel PureCel PureCel
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- -- -- --
Pixel size -- 1.00 µm 1.00 µm 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- 1/3.06" 1/3.06" 1/3.06"

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • 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 5 Mpx 5 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Type -- -- -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- -- -- --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- --
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- -- -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
7.5
8.5
8.5
7.3
Quality of nighttime photos
4.7
6.5
6.5
5.1
Quality of selfies
6.6
7.9
7.9
6.1
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.2
8.3
8.3
7.5
Number of reviews
13 reviews
150 reviews
150 reviews
40 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • 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
  • Micro SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro 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
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11ac
  • 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
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • 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
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

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

 0.419 W/Kg on head
1.520 W/Kg on body 		-- -- --
American measurement

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

 -- 0.836 W/Kg on head
0.661 W/Kg on body 		0.836 W/Kg on head
0.661 W/Kg on body 		--

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
6.9
9.1
9.1
8.6
Quality of the GPS
7.4
9.2
9.2
9.1
And the WiFi?
6.9
9.4
9.4
9.3
Number of reviews
13 reviews
150 reviews
150 reviews
40 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4130 mAh
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4850 mAh
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4850 mAh
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4400 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge No Yes Yes Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 8%
    Less than a day
  • 38%
    One day
  • 31%
    More than one day
  • 23%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 13%
    One day
  • 37%
    More than one day
  • 50%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 13%
    One day
  • 37%
    More than one day
  • 50%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 3%
    Less than a day
  • 15%
    One day
  • 53%
    More than one day
  • 30%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
13 reviews
150 reviews
150 reviews
40 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 7.1.1 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • MIUI V8 (Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow)
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • MIUI V8 (Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow)
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • MIUI V8 (Android 6.0 Marshmallow)
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes No No No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 15%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 62%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 23%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 11%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 78%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 11%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 11%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 78%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 11%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 13%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 72%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 15%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 38%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 46%
    Every six months
  • 15%
    Every two months or less
  • 4%
    Never
  • 4%
    Once a year
  • 36%
    Every six months
  • 55%
    Every two months or less
  • 4%
    Never
  • 4%
    Once a year
  • 36%
    Every six months
  • 55%
    Every two months or less
  • 6%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 60%
    Every six months
  • 34%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
13 reviews
150 reviews
150 reviews
40 reviews
Prices
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