Sony Xperia M5 (Dual E5663) vs Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia M5 vs Asus Zenfone 3 Max phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
21.2
MP
MP
13mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
2600
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.2"
IPS
IPS
720x1280
13
MP
MP
5mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
4100
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Sony Xperia M5 (Dual E5663)
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25 Common items in both devices |
3GB LPDDR3 |
TFT IPS LCD |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras |
+18 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Sony Xperia M5 (Dual E5663) | Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB) | |
Model | Xperia M5 (Dual E5663) | Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB) |
Other model names | Sony Xperia M5 E5663 Dual Sim TD-LTE, Sony Holly DS | Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL 3GB/32GB 5.2" Dual-Sim |
Country or region available | USA | (Global, International), USA, (Europe) |
Brand | Sony | Asus |
Release date | 9/1/2015 | 8/1/2016 |
Depth | 7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches) | 8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 72 x 145 millimeters (2.83 x 5.71 in) | 73.7 x 149.5 millimeters (2.9 x 5.89 in) |
Weight | 142 grams (4.97 ounces) | 148 grams (5.18 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Waterproof (IP?) | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Sony Xperia M5 (Dual E5663) | Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 5" inches | 5.2" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~66% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 720x1280 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 4-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 441 PPI | 282 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Sony Xperia M5 (Dual E5663) | Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB) | |
System version | Android 5.0.2 Lollipop | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
Firmware update | Android 5.1 Lollipop | Android 8.1 Oreo |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Sony Xperia M5 (Dual E5663) | Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek MT6795 Helio X10 (28nm) | 64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.25GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | PowerVR G6200 MP4 700Mhz | ARM Mali-T720 MP2 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Sony Xperia M5 (Dual E5663) | Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB) | |
RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR3 | 3GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 16GB (9GB available) | 32GB (24GB available) |
External storage | Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Sony Xperia M5 (Dual E5663) | Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 150/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900, CDMA 800/1900 (China) |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | Global: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 Asia/Brazil: UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100 India/Indonesia: UMTS 850/900/2100 USA: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 China: CDMA,TD-SCDMA UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 700/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,28), TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40) | LTE Cat4 Global: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) Asia/Brazil: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,18,19,26,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,41) India/Indonesia: LTE (Bands 1,3,5,8) TD-LTE (Band 40) USA: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17) China: LTE (Bands 1,3,7) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
Sony Xperia M5 (Dual E5663) | Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 21.2 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 5312x3984 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Sony Xperia M5 (Dual E5663) | Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 13 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Sony Xperia M5 (Dual E5663) | Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) | FM (RDS) |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD | MP4, H.264, H.263 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Sony Xperia M5 (Dual E5663) | Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.1 + A2DP | 4.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Sony Xperia M5 (Dual E5663) | Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Sony Xperia M5 (Dual E5663) | Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2600 mAh | 4100 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 10W (5V/2A) Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 12 hours | 20 hours |
Standby | 504 hours (21 days) | 720 hours (30 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Sony Xperia M5 (Dual E5663) | Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black, White, Gold • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 • Sony Clear Audio+ • Exmor RS sensor camera • Miracast • IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1.5m and 30min | • Colors: Titanium Grey, Glacier Silver, Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Asus ZenUI 3.0 • 2.5D glass screen |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Sony Xperia M5 (Dual E5663) | Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |