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Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL

Specifications

Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL
Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL (Zenfone Series)
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 (MSM8937) 8 x 1.4 GHz, Cortex-A53
Graphics adapter
Memory
4 GB 
Display
5.50 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 401 PPI, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, glossy: yes
Storage
32 GB internal
Connections
Card Reader: microSD, up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
Networking
802.11 b/g/n (b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth 4.1, Dual SIM, LTE, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 8 x 151 x 76 ( = 0.31 x 5.94 x 2.99 in)
Battery
4100 mAh Lithium-Ion
Operating System
Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Camera
Primary Camera: 16 MPix
Secondary Camera: 8 MPix
Weight
175 g ( = 6.17 oz / 0.39 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 78% - good
Average of 3 scores (from 9 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 80%, features: - %, display: 83% mobility: 90%, workmanship: 83%, ergonomy: - %, emissions: - %

Reviews for the Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL

ASUS ZenFone 3 Max ZC553KL review - The well-priced ASUS ZenFone 3 all-rounder
Source: Tech Nave English Archive.org version
Overall, the ASUS ZenFone 3 ZC553KL ticks all the boxes in terms of design, performance, battery life and price. Currently at RM869, it is well below RM1K and fairly affordable while providing a good, long-lasting smartphone experience that will satisfy Malaysia’s masses. It also looks fairly good with its thin metal body and could easily be mistaken for a more premium phone.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/07/2017
Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL preview
Source: GSM Arena English Archive.org version
The Asus Zenfone 3 Max is a decent all-round product, with a good mix of features and performance. The design is good and the phone feels well built. The display quality is impressive and one of the best in its class. The performance for day to day is adequate and the battery life is excellent. It also ships with a fairly decent set of cameras. Overall, nothing that will blow you away but pretty good nonetheless.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/09/2017

Foreign Reviews

Das Akku-Wunder von Asus
Source: WinFuture German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/03/2017
60% Nur Die Akkulaufzeit Kann Überzeugen
Source: Android Pit German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/26/2017
Rating: Total score: 60%
94% Asus ZenFone Max (16 GB)
Source: Computerbild - 01/2017 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2017
Rating: Total score: 94%
Smartphone Asus Zenfone 3 Max Zc553Kl - Recensione Caratteristiche Prezzo
Source: Smartphone e tablet android Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/03/2017
Rating: performance: 70% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
80% Recenzja Asusa Zenfone 3 Max (ZC553KL)
Source: Tabletowo Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/16/2017
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 90% display: 85% mobility: 100% workmanship: 85%
Review ASUS Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL: Lebih Powerful, Baterai Tetap Awet!
Source: Jagat Review ID→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Long battery life; beautiful design; nice display; low price. Negative: Sim and microSD are on the same slot; no fast charge.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/07/2017
Представяне на ASUS Zenfone 3 Max (ZC553KL) – 5.5″ Full HD екран, Snapdragon 430, 16MP камера и 4100mAh батерия
Source: Smartphone.bg BU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice display; large screen; decent hardware; good cameras; high autonomy.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/09/2017

Comment

Qualcomm Adreno 505: Mid range graphics card integrated in the Snapdragon 430 and 435 SoCs. Based on the 500 generation and supports modern standards like Vulkan 1.0, OpenGL ES 3.1 + AE, OpenCL 2.0 and DirectX 12.

Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


430: Lower mainstream octa-core ARM Cortex-A53 SoC clocked at up to 1.4 GHz and the Adreno 505 GPU, a DDR3L-1600 memory controller as well as an X6 LTE (Cat. 4) modem.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


5.50":

It is a very small display format for smartphones. You should by no means be mis-sighted and you will generally see very little on the screen and only have a small resolution available. In return, the device should be very small and handy.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


Asus: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. is a major Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer based in Taipei, founded in 1989. Under the Asus brand name, the company manufactures a wide range of products, including laptops, desktops, motherboards, graphics cards, monitors, smartphones and networking equipment, complete systems and PC components for end users.

Under the ROG (Republic of Gamers) brand name, ASUS manufactures gaming laptops known by gamers for their powerful specifications, dedicated graphics cards, high refresh rate displays and advanced cooling systems.

Beyond gaming, a wide range of notebooks are offered for different needs and budgets, from ultra-slim and lightweight ultrabooks to versatile 2-in-1 convertibles and budget-friendly options. In 2023, Asus had a 7% global market share of the PC market.

Customer satisfaction with ASUS notebooks concerns performance, the features, and the good price-performance ratio of ASUS notebooks. However, as with any brand, there are occasional reports of problems such as overheating, driver compatibility, or build quality issues.


78%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Stefan Hinum, 2017-01-11 (Update: 2017-01-11)