Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL vs BLU Studio Mega (2018)

Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.

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Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

  • Weight

    Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL: 21 g lighter

    Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL:
    175 g
    Studio Mega (2018):
    196 g
  • Width

    Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL: 7.7 mm narrower

    Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL:
    76.2 mm
    Studio Mega (2018):
    83.9 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL: 0.5 in smaller diagonal

    Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL:
    5.5 in
    Studio Mega (2018):
    6 in
  • Chipset

    Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL:
    Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
    Studio Mega (2018):
    Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
  • Depth

    Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL: 1.2 mm thinner

    Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL:
    8.3 mm
    Studio Mega (2018):
    9.5 mm
  • Height

    Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL: 14.8 mm shorter

    Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL:
    151.4 mm
    Studio Mega (2018):
    166.2 mm

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

  1. 1. Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL

    Height:
    151.4 mm
    Width:
    76.2 mm
    Depth:
    8.3 mm
  2. 2. Studio Mega (2018)

    Height:
    166.2 mm +14.8 mm versus Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL
    Width:
    83.9 mm +7.7 mm versus Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL
    Depth:
    9.5 mm +1.2 mm versus Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL

    175 g

  2. 2. Studio Mega (2018)

    196 g

    +21 g versus Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

  1. 1. Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL

    Screen diagonal:
    5.5 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    83.4 cm²
  2. 2. Studio Mega (2018)

    Screen diagonal:
    6 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    99.2 cm²

Studio Mega (2018) has approximately 19% more rectangular screen area than Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL.

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL, Studio Mega (2018), compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageZenfone 3 Max ZC553KLStudio Mega (2018)
8 GB Unknown 1 GB RAM
Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL: Original memory entry

32 GB · 2/3/4 GB RAM

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)

2. Studio Mega (2018)

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 64 GB

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL

    4100 mAh

    +1600 mAh versus Studio Mega (2018)

  2. 2. Studio Mega (2018)

    2500 mAh

Specifications

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1. Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL2. Studio Mega (2018)

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL, Studio Mega (2018).
SpecificationZenfone 3 Max ZC553KLStudio Mega (2018)
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 151.4 Х 76.2 Х 8.3 mm
  • 166.2 Х 83.9 Х 9.5 mm
Weight
  • 175 g
  • 196 g
Technology
  • IPS LCD
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 5.5" inch
  • 6" inch
Screen resolution
  • 1080 x 1920 px
  • 720 x 1280 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 32 GB
  • 2/3/4 GB RAM
  • 8 GB
  • 1 GB RAM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
  • microSD
  • up to 64 GB
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 4100 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
  • 2500 mAh
  • Removable Li-Po
Operating system OS
  • Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
  • upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo); ZenUI 4
  • Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Chipset
  • Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
  • Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL, Studio Mega (2018).
SpecificationZenfone 3 Max ZC553KLStudio Mega (2018)
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 83.4 cm2
  • 99.2 cm2
Screen format
  • 16:9 (height:width)
  • 16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 72.3%
  • 71.2%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 401 PPI
  • 245 PPI
Screen protection
  • oleophobic coating
Unknown
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL, Studio Mega (2018).
SpecificationZenfone 3 Max ZC553KLStudio Mega (2018)
Rear camera, main
  • 16 MP
  • Single
  • 8 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 16 MP
  • f/2.0
  • 1/3''
  • PDAF & laser AF
  • 8 MP
  • 1/4''
  • AF
Functions
  • Dual-LED dual-tone flash
  • panorama
  • HDR
  • LED flash
Video
  • 1080p@30fps
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 8 MP
  • Single
  • 5 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 8 MP
  • f/2.2
  • 5 MP
Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL, Studio Mega (2018).
SpecificationZenfone 3 Max ZC553KLStudio Mega (2018)
Processor CPU
  • Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
  • Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 505
  • Mali-400MP2
Antutu 7 score * Unknown
  • 33620
General specs
General specs — specifications for Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL, Studio Mega (2018).
SpecificationZenfone 3 Max ZC553KLStudio Mega (2018)
Release date
  • 2016
  • November
  • 2017
  • June
Colors
  • Titanium Gray
  • Glacier Silver
  • Rose Pink
  • Sand Gold
  • Black
  • Gold
  • Rose Gold
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 190 EUR
Unknown
Battery life
  • Stand by time- Up to 912 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 17 h (3G) Music play - Up to 72 h
  • Stand by time- Up to 750 h (2G) / Up to 625 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 22 h (2G) / Up to 16 h (3G)
Body build
  • Front glass
  • aluminum body
Unknown
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL, Studio Mega (2018).
SpecificationZenfone 3 Max ZC553KLStudio Mega (2018)
SIM card
  • Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
  • Dual SIM (Micro-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - Global HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 / 800 - Taiwan
  • Brazil HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - India -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
  • 2(1900)
  • 3(1800)
  • 5(850)
  • 7(2600)
  • 8(900)
  • 20(800) - Global LTE band 1(2100)
  • 6(900)
  • 18(800)
  • 19(800)
  • 26(850)
  • 28(700)
  • 38(2600)
  • 41(2500) - Taiwan
  • Brazil LTE band 1(2100)
  • 40(2300) - India
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
Speed
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
  • HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Yes
Edge
  • Yes
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BDS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • USB On-The-Go
  • microUSB 2.0
Bluetooth
  • 4.1
  • A2DP
  • LE
  • 4.0
  • A2DP
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL, Studio Mega (2018).
SpecificationZenfone 3 Max ZC553KLStudio Mega (2018)
Radio
  • FM radio
  • FM radio
Other features
Other features — specifications for Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL, Studio Mega (2018).
SpecificationZenfone 3 Max ZC553KLStudio Mega (2018)
Dop
  • Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass - Fast battery charging -Power Bank/Reverse charging
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • proximity