Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL vs T-Mobile MDA Basic
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.
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Weight
MDA Basic: 65 g lighter
- Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL:
- 175 g
- MDA Basic:
- 110 g
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Width
MDA Basic: 17.2 mm narrower
- Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL:
- 76.2 mm
- MDA Basic:
- 59 mm
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Screen diagonal
MDA Basic: 2.7 in smaller diagonal
- Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL:
- 5.5 in
- MDA Basic:
- 2.8 in
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Chipset
- Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL:
- Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
- MDA Basic:
- TI OMAP 850
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Depth
Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL: 7.7 mm thinner
- Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL:
- 8.3 mm
- MDA Basic:
- 16 mm
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Height
MDA Basic: 46.4 mm shorter
- Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL:
- 151.4 mm
- MDA Basic:
- 105 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. Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL
- Height:
- 151.4 mm +46.4 mm versus MDA Basic
- Width:
- 76.2 mm +17.2 mm versus MDA Basic
- Depth:
- 8.3 mm
2. MDA Basic
- Height:
- 105 mm
- Width:
- 59 mm
- Depth:
- 16 mm +7.7 mm versus Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL
Weight
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
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. Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL
- Screen diagonal:
- 5.5 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 16:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 83.4 cm²
2. MDA Basic
- Screen diagonal:
- 2.8 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 4:3
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 24.3 cm²
Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL has approximately 243.5% more rectangular screen area than MDA Basic.
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.
No unambiguous storage/RAM pairings are recorded. See the original specifications below.
Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL: Original memory entry
32 GB · 2/3/4 GB RAM
MDA Basic: Original memory entry
128 MB RAM · 256 MB ROM
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. MDA Basic
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- No
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD (dedicated slot)
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.
Specifications
Open a section for more detail. On narrow screens, swipe sideways or use Left/Right arrow keys while the table is focused. Unknown means missing data, not No. Recorded zero values are shown as recorded.
Everyday essentials
| Specification | Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL | MDA Basic |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
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| Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded. |
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| Memory card support |
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| Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied. |
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| Operating system OS |
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| Chipset |
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| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL | MDA Basic |
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| Touchscreen |
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| Display colors |
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| Screen area |
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| Screen format |
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| Screen to body ratio |
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| PPI /points per inch/ |
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| Screen protection |
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Unknown |
Camera and Video
| Specification | Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL | MDA Basic |
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| Rear camera, main |
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| Camera specs |
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| Functions |
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Unknown |
| Video |
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| Front camera, selfie |
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| Specifications |
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Unknown |
Performance
| Specification | Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL | MDA Basic |
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| Processor CPU |
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| Graphics processor GPU |
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Unknown |
General specs
| Specification | Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL | MDA Basic |
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| Release date |
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| Colors |
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| Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer. |
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Unknown |
| Battery life |
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| Body build |
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Unknown |
Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL | MDA Basic |
|---|---|---|
| SIM card |
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| Network |
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Unknown |
| Speed |
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Unknown |
| GPRS |
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| Edge |
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| Wi-Fi |
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| GPS |
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| USB |
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| Bluetooth |
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Music and Audio
| Specification | Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL | MDA Basic |
|---|---|---|
| Radio |
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| Others | Unknown |
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Other features
| Specification | Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL | MDA Basic |
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| Dop |
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