Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) and Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017). 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 Max (ZC550KL) | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | ZC550KL | SM-J330FN | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 156 mm | 143.2 mm | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) has greater height than Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017). |
| Width | 77.5 mm | 70.3 mm | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) has greater width than Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017). |
| Depth | 10.55 mm | 8.2 mm | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) is narrower than ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL). |
| Weight | 202 g | 142 g | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) is lighter than ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL). |
| Body Colour | White | Black | Gold | Blue | Black | |
| Body Material | - | Metal | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
| SAR Value | 0.274 W/kg (body), 0.454 W/kg (head) | 1.32 W/kg (body), 0.658 W/kg (head) | |
| Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B |
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Micro SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Single-SIM |
| DISPLAY | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) |
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| Display Type | LCD display | LCD display | |
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| Display Technology | IPS | PLS | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.5" | 5" | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017). |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1280 x 720 pixels | 1280 x 720 pixels | Both phones have the same screen resolution. |
| Display Format | HD | HD | |
| Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours | |
| Display Features | Full Lamination, ASUS Glove Touch technology | 2.5D Glass | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (scratch resistant glass) | - |
| PROCESSOR | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm | Samsung Exynos 7570 | |
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| Processor Number | MSM8916 | - | |
| Clock Speed | 1.2 GHz | 1.4 GHz | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) has higher clock speed than ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL). |
| Processor Core Qty | Quad-core | Quad-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 306 | - |
| MEMORY | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) |
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| RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB | Both phones have the same RAM size. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 8 GB | 16 GB | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) has more internal memory than ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL). |
| User Memory | - | 10.5 GB | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 64 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB |
| CAMERA | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 13 Megapixel | 13 Megapixel | Both phones have the same camera resolution. |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/1.9 | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) has better lens aperture than ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL). |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
| Camera Modes | Panorama, Time-lapse mode, night mode, manual mode, Beauty mode | - | |
| Light Source | Dual LED flash | LED light | |
| Video Resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Zero Shutter Lag, Blue Glass Infrared Filter, GIF animation function, ZenMotion, Smart Remove, MiniMovie, Time Rewind, All Smile | - |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 5 Megapixel | 5 Megapixel | Both phones have the same front camera resolution. |
| Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/2.2 | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) has better front lens aperture than ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL). |
| Camera Modes (Front) | Night mode | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 5000 mAh | 2400 mAh | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017). |
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| Standby Time | 914 hours | - | |
| Talk Time | 2256 minutes | 900 minutes | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017). |
| Run Time Details | Talk: up to 2256 min Standby: up to 914 hrs Continuous browsing (Wi-Fi): up to 32.5 hrs Playback (video): up to 22.6 hrs |
Playback (Music): up to 61 hrs Continuous browsing (3G): up to 12 hrs Playback (video): up to 14 hrs Continuous browsing (4G): up to 14 hrs Talk (3G): up to 900 min Continuous browsing (Wi-Fi): up to 14 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium polymer | - |
| CELLULAR | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) |
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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 5.0 (Lollipop) | Google Android | |
| User Interface | ASUS ZenUI 2.0 | - | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| COMMUNICATIONS | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, LTE, DC-HSPA+ | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 17, Band 20, Band 38, Band 40 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, TDD 2600, TDD 2300 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, PBAP, MAP, DIP, HOGP | |
| NFC | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | AAC, MP3 | WMA, MP3, FLAC, OGG, MP4 | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | AVC, MPEG-4, 3GP, H.264, H.263, VP8 | VC-1, MPEG-4, H.264, H.263, MP43, VP8, VP9, H.265, WMV7 |
| FEATURES | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, hall sensor | Accelerometer, proximity sensor | |
| Additional Phone Features | Wi-Fi Miracast, ASUS SonicMaster technology, ASUS Audio Wizard, Dual microphones, Kids Mode, ASUS TruVivid technology, Power Saving Mode, ASUS WebStorage (5GB) | Dual Messenger |
| OTHERS | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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