Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ZenFone 5 Lite (ZC600KL) and Apple iPhone XS Max. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect phone. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the phone that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | ASUS ZenFone 5 Lite (ZC600KL) | Apple iPhone XS Max |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | ZC600KL | A2101 | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 160.52 mm | 157.5 mm | ASUS ZenFone 5 Lite (ZC600KL) has greater height than Apple iPhone XS Max. |
| Width | 76.06 mm | 77.4 mm | Apple iPhone XS Max has greater width than ASUS ZenFone 5 Lite (ZC600KL). |
| Depth | 7.75 mm | 7.7 mm | Apple iPhone XS Max is narrower than ASUS ZenFone 5 Lite (ZC600KL). |
| Weight | 163 g | 208 g | ASUS ZenFone 5 Lite (ZC600KL) is lighter than ASUS ZenFone 5 Lite (ZC600KL). |
| Body Colour | Moonlight white | Midnight black | Rouge red | Space grey | Silver | Gold | |
| Body Material | Aluminium, glass | Glass, surgical‑grade stainless steel | |
| Protection | - | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Apple iPhone XS Max is waterproof. |
| IP rating | - | IEC 60529 IP68 | |
| Repairability Index | - | 6.9 (out of 10) | |
| SAR Value | - | 0.99 W/kg (body), 0.99 W/kg (head) | |
| Integrated Components | FM radio | - | |
| Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C |
Lightning | |
| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM | |
| SIM Card Configuration Details | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD | - |
| DISPLAY | ASUS ZenFone 5 Lite (ZC600KL) | Apple iPhone XS Max |
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| Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | IPS+ | Super Retina HD | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 6" | 6.5" | Apple iPhone XS Max has larger screen size than ASUS ZenFone 5 Lite (ZC600KL). |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2246 x 1080 pixels | 2688 x 1242 pixels | Apple iPhone XS Max has better screen resolution than ASUS ZenFone 5 Lite (ZC600KL). |
| Pixel Density | 402 ppi | 458 ppi | Apple iPhone XS Max has better pixel density than ASUS ZenFone 5 Lite (ZC600KL). |
| Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | - | |
| Max Brightness | 550 cd/m² | 625 cd/m² | Apple iPhone XS Max has better display brightness than ASUS ZenFone 5 Lite (ZC600KL). |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
| Contrast Ratio | - | 1000000:1 | |
| HDR | - | Yes | Apple iPhone XS Max has HDR. |
| HDR Technology | - | HDR10 | |
| Display Enhancement Technology | Bluelight Filter for Eye Care | Dolby Vision | |
| Display Refresh Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
| Display Features | DCI-P3 Wide colour gamut, Auto Colour Temperature, Smart Screen On | True Tone display, Wide colour display (P3) | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass), smudge-resistant oleophobic coating | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating |
| PROCESSOR | ASUS ZenFone 5 Lite (ZC600KL) | Apple iPhone XS Max |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | Apple A12 Bionic | |
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| Clock Speed | 1.8 GHz | - | |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 6-core | ASUS ZenFone 5 Lite (ZC600KL) has higher processor core quantity than Apple iPhone XS Max. |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 505 | - |
| MEMORY | ASUS ZenFone 5 Lite (ZC600KL) | Apple iPhone XS Max |
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| RAM | LPDDR3 SDRAM - 3 GB | - | |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 64 GB | Apple iPhone XS Max has more internal memory than ASUS ZenFone 5 Lite (ZC600KL). |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 2 TB | - |
| CAMERA | ASUS ZenFone 5 Lite (ZC600KL) | Apple iPhone XS Max |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 2 | 2 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 16 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | ASUS ZenFone 5 Lite (ZC600KL) has better camera resolution than Apple iPhone XS Max. |
| Sensor Type | - | BSI | |
| Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS IMX376 sensor | - | |
| Lens Type | - | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.8 | F/1.8 | Both phones have the same camera lens aperture. |
| Lens Construction | 6-element | 6-element | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | 4 Stop OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
| Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic | |
| Optical Zoom | - | 2x | |
| Digital Zoom | - | 10x | |
| Special Effects | Night HDR | Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono | |
| HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | Smart HDR | |
| Camera Modes | Panorama, Pro mode, Beauty mode, Auto mode, super resolution mode, GIF animation function, Real-Time Beautification, Real-time Protrait, Time Lapse (with power saving mode) | Burst mode, Panorama, Timer mode, low-light shots, tap to focus, Live Photos, Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting, wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Body and face detection | Apple iPhone XS Max has face detection. |
| Light Source | LED flash | True Tone quad LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 24 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Dual Pixel technology, Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), 3-axis electronic image stabilisation, RAW image capture, 4-axis optical image stabilisation, Instant cameras switching, Live Emoji, 8 filters, AI Photo Learning, 32s long exposure | Sapphire crystal lens cover, Cinematic video stabilisation, Focus Pixels, Cinematic video stabilisation, Playback zoom, Hybrid IR filter, Exposure control, geotagging, LTM (Local Tone Mapping), Stereo Recording, Continuous autofocus video, 8MP still photos recording 4K video, Time‑lapse video with stabilisation, Slow Sync, Advanced red-eye correction, Optical image stabilization for video, Extended dynamic range for video |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 8 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Apple iPhone XS Max has better second camera resolution than ASUS ZenFone 5 Lite (ZC600KL). |
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| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Wide-angle lens | Telephoto lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
| Camera Functions (2nd Camera) | - | Capture depth information | |
| Camera Features (2nd Camera) | 3-axis electronic image stabilisation | - |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 2 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 20 Megapixel | 7 Megapixel | ASUS ZenFone 5 Lite (ZC600KL) has better front camera resolution than Apple iPhone XS Max. |
| Sensor Type (Front) | - | BSI | |
| Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/2.2 | ASUS ZenFone 5 Lite (ZC600KL) has better front lens aperture than ASUS ZenFone 5 Lite (ZC600KL). |
| Special Effects (Front) | Night HDR | Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono | |
| HDR Mode (Front) | Auto HDR mode | Smart HDR | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | Beauty mode, Auto mode, selfie panorama, GIF animation function | Burst mode, Timer mode, Live Photos, Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Body and face detection, face recognition | Apple iPhone XS Max has face detection. |
| Light Source (Front) | - | Retina Flash | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps | |
| Camera Features (Front) | PixelMaster camera, 8 filters | FaceTime HD camera, Exposure control, Auto image stabilisation, Animoji, Memoji, TrueDepth camera, Extended dynamic range for video, Cinematic video stabilisation |
| SECOND FRONT CAMERA |
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| Camera Functions (2nd Front) | - | Infrared camera for Face ID | |
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| Camera Features (2nd Front) | 6P lens, 3-axis electronic image stabilisation | Flood Illuminator, Dot Projector |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | ASUS ZenFone 5 Lite (ZC600KL) | Apple iPhone XS Max |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3300 mAh | - | |
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| Fast Charging Technology | BoostMaster Fast Charging | Apple fast charging technology | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Apple iPhone XS Max can be charged wirelessly. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| Standby Time | 576 hours | - | |
| Talk Time | 1800 minutes | 1500 minutes | ASUS ZenFone 5 Lite (ZC600KL) has longer battery life when making calls than Apple iPhone XS Max. |
| Run Time Details | Standby (4G): up to 576 hrs Talk (3G): up to 1800 min Playback (Music): up to 96 hrs |
Talk: up to 1500 min Active online usage: up to 13 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 15 hrs Playback (wireless audio): up to 65 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
| CELLULAR | ASUS ZenFone 5 Lite (ZC600KL) | Apple iPhone XS Max |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Android 8.0 Oreo | iOS 12 | |
| User Interface | ASUS ZenUI 5.0 | - | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri | |
| Payment Technology | - | Apple Pay | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | ASUS ZenFone 5 Lite (ZC600KL) | Apple iPhone XS Max |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, DC-HSPA+ | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, DC-HSDPA, LTE Advanced, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, VoWiFi, Gigabit LTE | |
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| 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 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 14, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 30, Band 32, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 46, Band 66 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700 PS, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 5150, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11ac | IEEE 802.11ac | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | - | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | ASUS ZenFone 5 Lite (ZC600KL) | Apple iPhone XS Max |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | - | Audible, MP3, FLAC, Apple Lossless, AC-3, AAC-LC, LPCM, HE-AAC, Audible AAX, Audible AAX+, protected AAC, EAC3, HE-AAC v2 | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | - | M-JPEG, H.264, HEVC, MPEG-4 Part 2, HEIF | |
| Sound Enhancements | ASUS BoostMaster technology, Hi-Res audio, DTS Headphone:X | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Digital sound |
| FEATURES | ASUS ZenFone 5 Lite (ZC600KL) | Apple iPhone XS Max |
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| 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 | |
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| Sensors | Ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, G-sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, barometer | |
| Security Devices | Face recognition, fingerprint reader | Face recognition | |
| Security Technology | - | Face ID | |
| Additional Phone Features | Face Unlock, Glove mode, AudioWizard, NXP Smart AMP technology, ASUS Noise Reduction technology, Google Drive Storage (100 GB) (free for 1 year), Dual Smart AMP, Dual noise-cancelling microphones, AI Charging, AI Boost, ZeniMoji | TTY compatible, FaceTime, MIMO technology, Wi-Fi Calling, iBeacon microlocation, QuickType keyboard, Apple TV support (2nd or later), Neural Engine, AirPlay Mirroring |
| OTHERS | ASUS ZenFone 5 Lite (ZC600KL) | Apple iPhone XS Max |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, clear soft case, ASUS ZenEar S Hi-Res earphone with microphone | Power adapter, Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector, Lightning to USB cable | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | IEC 60529 IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 2 m | |
| Max Operating Temperature | - | 35 °C | |
| Min Operating Temperature | - | 0 °C | |
| Humidity Range Operating | - | 5 - 95% (non-condensing) |
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