| Prices | Price (USD) | USD $190.00 USD |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Technology |
GSM / HSPA / LTE
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| Launch | Announced | 2016, November. Released 2016, November |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| Body | Dimensions | 151.4 x 76.2 x 8.3 mm (5.96 x 3.00 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 175 g (6.17 oz) | |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame | |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | |
| Display | Type | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~72.3% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density) | |
| Protection | Oleophobic coating | |
| Platform | OS | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo), ZenUI 4 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm) | |
| CPU | Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 | |
| GPU | Adreno 505 | |
| Memory | Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM | |
| Features | eMMC 5.1 | |
| Main Camera | Single | 16 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.0", PDAF |
| Features | Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |
| Selfie camera | Single | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |
| Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | |
| Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP, LE | |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | |
| NFC | No | |
| Radio | FM radio | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, OTG | |
| Features | Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Battery | Type | Li-Ion 4100 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging |
18W wired 2.5W reverse wired |
|
| Stand-by | Up to 912 h (3G) | |
| Talk time | Up to 17 h (3G) | |
| Music play | Up to 72 h | |
| Misc | Colors | Titanium Gray, Glacier Silver, Rose Pink, Sand Gold |
| Models | X00DDB, X00DDA, X00DD | |
| Price | About 190 EUR | |
| Our Tests | Performance | GFXBench: 2.4fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Mini Review & Verdict
A smart summary of the Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL
Advantages
- Convenient 3.5mm analog headphone port for zero-latency wired audio
Disadvantages
- Network capability is capped at 4G LTE speeds without native 5G bands
- Employs standard LCD panel technology rather than deep-black AMOLED
Crafted for users who push their hardware through intensive daily workloads, the Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL presents a robust, confidence-inspiring build that does not compromise on longevity. The front interface is anchored by an expansive responsive IPS LCD measuring 5.5 inches , engineered to maintain crisp visibility even under challenging outdoor lighting conditions.
Underneath the hood, compute resilience is marshaled by the powerful Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm). Heavy background downloads, intensive 3D rendering, and continuous navigation operate without thermal throttling or frame drops, demonstrating exemplary sustained performance. In terms of mobile photography, the camera module—centered on a 16MP primary sensor—delivers consistent detail retention, accurate shadows, and responsive point-and-shoot reliability.
Replenishment speed and cell resilience are spearheaded by a 4100mAh battery unit, backed by standard charging speeds to keep active power users moving forward without hesitation. The Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL proves itself an authoritative, high-endurance package ready for grueling everyday demands.
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