Detailed comparison and review of Sony XPERIA M5 and ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL). 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 | Sony XPERIA M5 | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | E5603 | ZC553KL | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 145 mm | 151.4 mm | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has greater height than Sony XPERIA M5. |
| Width | 72 mm | 76.2 mm | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has greater width than Sony XPERIA M5. |
| Depth | 7.6 mm | 8.3 mm | Sony XPERIA M5 is narrower than Sony XPERIA M5. |
| Weight | 143 g | 174 g | Sony XPERIA M5 is lighter than Sony XPERIA M5. |
| Body Colour | White | Black | Gold | Sand gold | Titanium grey | Glacier silver | |
| Body Material | - | Metal | |
| Protection | Dustproof, waterproof | - | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Sony XPERIA M5 is waterproof. |
| IP rating | IP68, IP65, IPX8, IPX5, IP6X | - | |
| SAR Value | 0.355 W/kg (body), 0.207 W/kg (head) | 1.52 W/kg (body), 0.419 W/kg (head) | |
| Integrated Components | FM radio | FM radio | |
| Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B |
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Micro SIM, nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | - | Dual-SIM | |
| SIM Card Configuration Details | - | Micro SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
| DISPLAY | Sony XPERIA M5 | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) |
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| Display Type | LCD display | LCD display | |
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| Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5" | 5.5" | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has larger screen size than Sony XPERIA M5. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Both phones have the same screen resolution. |
| Display Format | Full HD | Full HD | |
| Max Brightness | - | 450 cd/m² | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
| Display Enhancement Technology | - | Bluelight Filter for Eye Care | |
| Display Features | - | 2.5D Glass | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Scratch-resistant glass | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating |
| PROCESSOR | Sony XPERIA M5 | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | MediaTek Helio X10 | Qualcomm | |
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| Processor Number | - | MSM8937 | |
| Clock Speed | 2 GHz | 1.4 GHz | Sony XPERIA M5 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 | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | PowerVR G6200 | Qualcomm ADRENO 505 |
| MEMORY | Sony XPERIA M5 | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) |
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| RAM | 3 GB | 3 GB | Both phones have the same RAM size. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | 32 GB | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has more internal memory than Sony XPERIA M5. |
| User Memory | 10 GB | - | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 200 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB |
| CAMERA | Sony XPERIA M5 | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 21.5 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA M5 has better camera resolution than ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL). |
| Sensor Size | - | 1/3" | |
| Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS sensor | - | |
| Lens Aperture | - | F/2.0 | |
| Lens Construction | - | 5-element | |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Laser Auto Focus | - | Yes | |
| Digital Zoom | 5x | - | |
| Self-Timer Delay | Yes | - | |
| Special Effects | Super Vivid, Creative effect | Depth of field | |
| HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | Realtime HDR mode | |
| Camera Modes | Burst mode, Sweep Panorama, SteadyShot, Auto scene detection mode | 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 | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection, smile shutter | - | Sony XPERIA M5 has face detection. |
| Light Source | LED light | Dual LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch, Cinematic video stabilisation, Superior Auto, Object tracking, Sound Photo, Hybrid Auto focus | 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 |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 13 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA M5 has better front camera resolution than ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL). |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | - | F/2.2 | |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| 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 | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | - | |
| Camera Features (Front) | - | Low-light scene recognition, PixelMaster 3.0 camera |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony XPERIA M5 | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2600 mAh | 4100 mAh | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has larger battery capacity than Sony XPERIA M5. |
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| Standby Time | 671 hours | 912 hours | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has longer standby time than Sony XPERIA M5. |
| Talk Time | 731 minutes | 1020 minutes | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has longer battery life when making calls than Sony XPERIA M5. |
| Run Time Details | Talk (WCDMA): up to 731 min Standby (WCDMA): up to 656 hrs Playback (Music): up to 62.5 hrs Playback (video): up to 8 hrs Talk (GSM): up to 709 min Standby (GSM): up to 671 hrs Standby (LTE): up to 607 hrs |
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 | Sony XPERIA M5 | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) |
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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) | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | |
| User Interface | - | ASUS ZenUI | |
| Navigation | A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Sony XPERIA M5 | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, FDD-LTE, DC-HSPA+ | |
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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 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.1 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, PBAP, GATT | - | |
| NFC | Yes | - | Sony XPERIA M5 has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| WLAN Security | WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES, EAP SIM, EAP-TTLS/MSCHAPv2, EAP-AKA, EAP-TLS, PEAPv0/EAP-MSCHAPv2, PEAPv1/EAP-GTC | - | |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Sony XPERIA M5 | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, ASF, PCM, MPEG 1 Audio, MPEG 2 Audio, MPEG 2.5 Audio, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, LPCM, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MIDI, OTA | - | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | VC-1, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, DivX, 3GP, H.264, H.263, WebM, VP8, VP9, H.265 | - | |
| Sound Enhancements | 3D surround sound (VPT) | - |
| FEATURES | Sony XPERIA M5 | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, hall sensor | Ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, hall sensor | |
| Security Devices | - | Fingerprint reader | |
| Additional Phone Features | Radio Data Service (RDS), DLNA Certified, multitasking, sharing media via DLNA, Screen capture, xLOUD technology, SensMe technology, intelligent typing (Gesture), Wi-Fi Miracast, Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2, battery STAMINA mode, Throw function, Noise Cancellation Technology, Clear Phase technology, Clear Audio+, Clear Bass, Clear Stereo, Dynamic normaliser, Alarm Clock | 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 |
| OTHERS | Sony XPERIA M5 | ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | USB cable, power adapter, SIM card removal tool, ASUS ZenEar with Mic | |
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| Compliant Standards | IP68, IP65, IPX5, IPX8, IP6X | - |
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