ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) vs. Nokia 8.1

Phone Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) and Nokia 8.1. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.

Phone Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) vs. Nokia 8.1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) Nokia 8.1
Product Type Smartphone Smartphone
Manufacturer Model Number ZC553KL -
Form Factor Touch Touch
Height 151.4 mm 154.8 mm Nokia 8.1 has greater height than ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL).
Width 76.2 mm 75.76 mm ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has greater width than Nokia 8.1.
Depth 8.3 mm 7.97 mm Nokia 8.1 is narrower than ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL).
Weight 174 g 180 g ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) is lighter than ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL).
Body Colour Sand gold | Titanium grey | Glacier silver Blue/silver | Steel/copper
Body Material Metal Metal frame
Waterproof (Water-resistant) - -
SAR Value 1.52 W/kg (body), 0.419 W/kg (head) 1.49 W/kg (body), 0.514 W/kg (head), 3.99 W/kg (limb)
Integrated Components FM radio -
Connector Type Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
SIM Card Type (Size) Micro SIM, nano SIM Nano SIM
SIM Card Qty Dual-SIM Dual-SIM
SIM Card Configuration Details Micro SIM + nano SIM/microSD -
DISPLAY ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) Nokia 8.1
Display Type LCD display LCD display
Display Technology IPS PureDisplay
Screen Size (Display Size) 5.5" 6.18" Nokia 8.1 has larger screen size than ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL).
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 1920 x 1080 pixels 2280 x 1080 pixels Nokia 8.1 has better screen resolution than ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL).
Display Format Full HD Full HD+
Aspect Ratio - 18.7:9
Max Brightness 450 cd/m² -
Contrast Ratio - 1500:1
HDR - Yes Nokia 8.1 has HDR.
HDR Technology - HDR10
Display Enhancement Technology Bluelight Filter for Eye Care -
Display Features 2.5D Glass Edge-to-Edge screen
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating -
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) Nokia 8.1
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Qualcomm Snapdragon 710
Processor Number MSM8937 -
Clock Speed 1.4 GHz -
Processor Core Qty 8-core 8-core Both phones have the same number of phone cores.
64-bit Architecture Yes Yes Both phones have 64-bit architecture.
Graphics System (GPU) Qualcomm ADRENO 505 -
MEMORY ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) Nokia 8.1
RAM 3 GB LPDDR4X SDRAM - 4 GB Nokia 8.1 has more RAM than ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL).
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 32 GB 64 GB Nokia 8.1 has more internal memory than ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL).
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 400 GB
CAMERA ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) Nokia 8.1
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1 2
Sensor Resolution 16 Megapixel 12 Megapixel ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has better camera resolution than Nokia 8.1.
Sensor Size 1/3" 1/2.55" ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has better camera sensor size than Nokia 8.1.
Lens Aperture F/2.0 -
Lens Construction 5-element -
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) - Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) 2.0 Nokia 8.1 has optical stabilisation.
Focus Adjustment Automatic Automatic
Laser Auto Focus Yes -
Special Effects Depth of field Bokeh effect
HDR Mode Realtime HDR mode -
Camera Modes Panorama, Time-lapse mode, night mode, selfie mode, manual mode, Real time beauty mode, super resolution mode, low-light shots, All Smiles mode, Mini mode, Photo Effect Mode, Children mode Pro Camera mode
Light Source Dual LED flash Dual Hi-Cri flash
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps -
Camera Features (Functions) Blue Glass Infrared Filter, GIF animation function, QR-code scanner, ZenMotion, Smart Remove, Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), MiniMovie, Time Rewind, Deep Trench Isolation technology, PixelMaster 3.0 camera, 3-axis electronic image stabilisation Carl Zeiss optic, Dual-Sight mode, AI-powered imaging
SECOND CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) - 13 Megapixel
Camera Functions (2nd Camera) - Depth camera
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 8 Megapixel 20 Megapixel Nokia 8.1 has better front camera resolution than ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL).
Lens Aperture (Front) F/2.2 -
Focus Adjustment Automatic Focus free
Special Effects (Front) Real-time face beautification -
HDR Mode (Front) HDR Pro -
Camera Modes (Front) Time-lapse mode, Slow motion mode, selfie panorama, GIF animation function Motion Photos
Camera Features (Front) Low-light scene recognition, PixelMaster 3.0 camera -
BATTERY AND CHARGING ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) Nokia 8.1
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 4100 mAh 3500 mAh ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has larger battery capacity than Nokia 8.1.
Standby Time 912 hours -
Talk Time 1020 minutes -
Run Time Details Talk (3G): up to 1020 min
Standby (LTE): up to 912 hrs
Continuous browsing (Wi-Fi): up to 19 hrs
Playback (Music): up to 72 hrs
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Battery Technology Lithium polymer -
CELLULAR ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) Nokia 8.1
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G 4G Both phones have the same mobile network generation.
Operating System Android 7.1.1 Nougat Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface ASUS ZenUI -
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
Navigation GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) Nokia 8.1
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, FDD-LTE, DC-HSPA+ GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, VoLTE, VoWiFi
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
4G LTE Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20 -
4G LTE Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD -
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0
NFC - Yes Nokia 8.1 has NFC reader for mobile payments.
Messaging Services SMS, MMS SMS, MMS
MEDIA ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) Nokia 8.1
Supported Digital Audio Standards - Apt-X
Sound Enhancements - Nokia OZO surround sound capture
FEATURES ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) Nokia 8.1
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert
Sensors Ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, hall sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor
Security Devices Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Additional Phone Features ICEpower technology, Dual microphones, Glove Touchscreen Operation, Google Drive Storage (100 GB) (free for 2 years), ASUS SonicMaster 3.0 technology, ASUS NoiseZero Talk technology, NXP Smart AMP technology, Super Saving mode Fast Charging, Smart Amplifier technology, Google Lens
OTHERS ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) Nokia 8.1
Included Accessories USB cable, power adapter, SIM card removal tool, ASUS ZenEar with Mic Headset, power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable
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