Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) and Sony XPERIA 10 IV. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) | Sony XPERIA 10 IV |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | ZC553KL | - | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 151.4 mm | 153 mm | Sony XPERIA 10 IV has greater height than ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL). |
| Width | 76.2 mm | 67 mm | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has greater width than Sony XPERIA 10 IV. |
| Depth | 8.3 mm | 8.3 mm | Both phones are the same depth. |
| Weight | 174 g | 161 g | Sony XPERIA 10 IV is lighter than ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL). |
| Body Colour | Sand gold | Titanium grey | Glacier silver | White | Mint | Black | |
| Body Material | Metal | - | |
| Protection | - | Dustproof, water-resistant | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Sony XPERIA 10 IV is waterproof. |
| IP rating | - | IPX8, IPX5, IP6X | |
| SAR Value | 1.52 W/kg (body), 0.419 W/kg (head) | 1.22 W/kg (body), 0.99 W/kg (head) | |
| 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 |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Micro SIM, nano SIM | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM | |
| SIM Card Configuration Details | Micro SIM + nano SIM/microSD | - |
| DISPLAY | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) | Sony XPERIA 10 IV |
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| Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.5" | 6" | Sony XPERIA 10 IV has larger screen size than ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL). |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 2520 x 1080 pixels | Sony XPERIA 10 IV has better screen resolution than ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL). |
| Display Format | Full HD | Full HD+ | |
| Aspect Ratio | - | 21:9 | |
| Max Brightness | 450 cd/m² | - | |
| HDR | - | Yes | Sony XPERIA 10 IV has HDR. |
| Display Enhancement Technology | Bluelight Filter for Eye Care | - | |
| Display Refresh Rate | - | 60 Hz | |
| Touch Sampling Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
| Display Features | 2.5D Glass | Dark mode, Triluminous display, 97% DCI-P3, Video Image Optimization | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) | Sony XPERIA 10 IV |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
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| Processor Number | MSM8937 | SM6375 | |
| Clock Speed | 1.4 GHz | 2.2 GHz | Sony XPERIA 10 IV has higher clock speed than ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL). |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 505 | Qualcomm ADRENO 619 |
| MEMORY | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) | Sony XPERIA 10 IV |
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| RAM | 3 GB | 6 GB | Sony XPERIA 10 IV has more RAM than ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL). |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 128 GB | Sony XPERIA 10 IV has more internal memory than ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL). |
| Memory Interface | - | UFS | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
| CAMERA | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) | Sony XPERIA 10 IV |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 3 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 16 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has better camera resolution than Sony XPERIA 10 IV. |
| Sensor Size | 1/3" | 1/2.8" | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has better camera sensor size than Sony XPERIA 10 IV. |
| Sensor Type | - | Exmor RS CMOS | |
| Lens Type | - | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/1.8 | Sony XPERIA 10 IV has better lens aperture than ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL). |
| Lens Construction | 5-element | - | |
| Field of View (FoV) | - | 79 degree(s) | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Sony XPERIA 10 IV has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Laser Auto Focus | Yes | - | |
| Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | - | 27 mm | |
| Special Effects | Depth of field | HDR, Creative effect, 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 | Panorama, night mode, SteadyShot, manual mode, Super Res Zoom | |
| Light Source | Dual LED flash | LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps | Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 120 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 | Superior Auto, QR-code scanner, up to 10fps AF/AE, 10x Hybrid Zoom, Hybrid OIS/EIS video stabilisation, Optical SteadyShot |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 8 Megapixel | |
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| Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1/4.4" | |
| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Telephoto lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 43 degree(s) | |
| Minimum Focal Length (2nd Camera) | - | 54 mm |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 8 Megapixel | |
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| Sensor Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1/4" | |
| Lens Type (3rd Camera) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
| Field of View (3rd Camera) | - | 120 degree(s) | |
| Minimum Focal Length (3rd Camera) | - | 16 mm |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Both phones have the same front camera resolution. |
| Sensor Size (Front) | - | 1/4" | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.2 | F/2.0 | Sony XPERIA 10 IV has better front lens aperture than ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL). |
| Field of View (Front) | - | 78 degree(s) | |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | - | |
| Special Effects (Front) | Real-time face beautification | HDR | |
| HDR Mode (Front) | HDR Pro | - | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | Time-lapse mode, Slow motion mode, selfie panorama, GIF animation function | SteadyShot, manual mode, Selfie portrait | |
| Light Source (Front) | - | Display flash | |
| Camera Features (Front) | Low-light scene recognition, PixelMaster 3.0 camera | Hand Shutter |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) | Sony XPERIA 10 IV |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4100 mAh | 5000 mAh | Sony XPERIA 10 IV has larger battery capacity than ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL). |
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| Fast Charging Technology | - | Xperia-Adaptive Charging, Power Delivery | Sony XPERIA 10 IV has fast charging technology. |
| 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) | Sony XPERIA 10 IV |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Sony XPERIA 10 IV has more advanced generation mobile network. |
| Operating System | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 12 | |
| User Interface | ASUS ZenUI | - | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, A-GLONASS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) | Sony XPERIA 10 IV |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, FDD-LTE, DC-HSPA+ | LTE, 5G NR | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 1700, 850, 900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20 | Band 1, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | |
| 5G NR Band | - | N1, n3, n7, n8, n28, n38, n41, n77, n78 | |
| 5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 | |
| NFC | - | Yes | Sony XPERIA 10 IV has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Modem | - | Snapdragon X51 5G | |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
| MEDIA | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) | Sony XPERIA 10 IV |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | - | PCM, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, AAC +, eAAC+, MIDI, DSD, LDAC, OPUS, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, Vorbis, AAC-ELD, 360 Reality Audio Music Format | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | - | MPEG-4 | |
| Sound Enhancements | - | Hi-Res audio, Qualcomm aptX HD audio, DSEE Ultimate, Hi-Res audio wireless, 360 Reality Audio Upmix |
| FEATURES | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) | Sony XPERIA 10 IV |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | - | |
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| Sensors | Ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, hall 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 | Text-to-Speech (text recognition), multitasking, Battery Care, Fast Charging, One Hand Mode, STAMINA Mode, TalkBack, Google Cast | |
| Android Enterprise Recommended | - | Yes |
| OTHERS | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) | Sony XPERIA 10 IV |
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| Included Accessories | USB cable, power adapter, SIM card removal tool, ASUS ZenEar with Mic | Stereo headset, power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | IPX5, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible), IPX8, IP6X |
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