In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) and ASUS ZenFone 4 Max (ZC554KL). Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | ASUS ZenFone 4 Max (ZC554KL) |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-A320F | ZC554KL | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 135.4 mm | 154 mm | ASUS ZenFone 4 Max (ZC554KL) has greater height than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
| Width | 66.2 mm | 76.9 mm | ASUS ZenFone 4 Max (ZC554KL) has greater width than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
| Depth | 7.9 mm | 8.9 mm | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) is narrower than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
| Weight | 138 g | 181 g | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) is lighter than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
| Body Colour | Sand gold | Blue mist | Blue-mist | Gold-sand | Black-sky | Peach-cloud | Rose pink | Deepsea black | |
| Body Material | Metal, glass | Metal | |
| Protection | Dustproof, waterproof | - | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) is waterproof. |
| IP rating | IP68 | - | |
| SAR Value | 1.38 W/kg (body), 0.349 W/kg (head) | 1.2 W/kg (body), 0.302 W/kg (head) | |
| Integrated Components | - | FM radio | |
| Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C |
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | ASUS ZenFone 4 Max (ZC554KL) |
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| Display Type | OLED display | LCD display | |
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| Display Technology | HD Super AMOLED | IPS | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 4.7" | 5.5" | ASUS ZenFone 4 Max (ZC554KL) has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy A3 (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 | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
| Display Enhancement Technology | - | Blue light filter | |
| Display Features | Always-on display | 2.5D curved glass |
| PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | ASUS ZenFone 4 Max (ZC554KL) |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | - | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | |
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| Processor Number | - | MSM8937 | |
| Clock Speed | 1.6 GHz | 1.4 GHz | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) has higher clock speed than ASUS ZenFone 4 Max (ZC554KL). |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| 64-bit Architecture | - | Yes | ASUS ZenFone 4 Max (ZC554KL) has 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | - | Qualcomm ADRENO 505 |
| MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | ASUS ZenFone 4 Max (ZC554KL) |
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| RAM | 2 GB | LPDDR3 SDRAM - 3 GB | ASUS ZenFone 4 Max (ZC554KL) has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | 32 GB | ASUS ZenFone 4 Max (ZC554KL) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
| User Memory | 9.7 GB | - | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB |
| CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | ASUS ZenFone 4 Max (ZC554KL) |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 2 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 13 Megapixel | 13 Megapixel | Both phones have the same camera resolution. |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | - | |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.9 | F/2.0 | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Laser Auto Focus | - | Yes | |
| Camera Modes | Food mode | Panorama, Pro mode | |
| Light Source | LED light | LED light | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), PixelMaster 4.0 camera, Instant cameras switching |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 5 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Wide-angle lens |
| 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 Type (Front) | CMOS | - | |
| Lens Type (Front) | - | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.9 | F/2.2 | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
| Light Source (Front) | - | LED light |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | ASUS ZenFone 4 Max (ZC554KL) |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2350 mAh | 5000 mAh | ASUS ZenFone 4 Max (ZC554KL) has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
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| Standby Time | - | 1104 hours | |
| Talk Time | 1020 minutes | 2400 minutes | ASUS ZenFone 4 Max (ZC554KL) has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
| Run Time Details | Talk (3G): up to 1020 min Active online usage (3G): up to 12 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 16 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 17 hrs Playback (video): up to 17 hrs Playback (Music): up to 41 hrs Playback (audio (Always On Display Off)): up to 55 hrs |
Talk: up to 2400 min Standby: up to 1104 hrs Playback (video): up to 22 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 26 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | - | Lithium polymer |
| CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | ASUS ZenFone 4 Max (ZC554KL) |
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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 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | |
| User Interface | - | ASUS ZenUI | |
| Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | - | |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | ASUS ZenFone 4 Max (ZC554KL) |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | 2100, 850, 900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 40 | Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 40 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, TDD 2300 | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, TDD 2300 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.1 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, PBAP, MAP, DIP, HOGP | - | |
| NFC | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | ASUS ZenFone 4 Max (ZC554KL) |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, XMF, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MIDI, M4A, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, MID, AMR-WB, AMR-NB | - | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, VC-1, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, H.264, H.263, M4V, WebM, HEVC, MP43, 3G2, WMV8, VP8, VP9, H.265 | - |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | ASUS ZenFone 4 Max (ZC554KL) |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, geomagnetic sensor | Ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, G-sensor | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader | |
| Additional Phone Features | S-Voice, Samsung KNOX | Dual microphones, Google Drive Storage (100 GB) (free for 2 years), power bank function, ASUS PowerMaster |
| OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | ASUS ZenFone 4 Max (ZC554KL) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Headset, power adapter, OTG cable, micro-USB to USB cable | |
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| Compliant Standards | IP68 | - | |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1.5 m | - |
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