Comparison: Zenfone 3 Max 5.2 / Zenfone 3 Max 5.5 / Zenfone 3 Laser

We just posted our review of the new Zenfone 3 Max 5.5 (ZC553KL). If you’re aware of Asus’ new smartphone, this is not first Max version in its Zenfone 3 series. Also, it’s similar to its Laser variant. With that, we decided to give you this simple comparison about the three to give you a better look as to which “budget” Zenfone 3 handset is ideal for you.

Advantages of Zenfone 3 Max 5.2:

• More pocketable
• Cheapest among the three
• Longer battery life than ZF3 Laser

Advantages of Zenfone 3 Max 5.5:

• Longest battery life in the group
• Have the specs of the Laser with the Max’s battery

Advantages of Zenfone 3 Laser:

• 4GB RAM
• Corning Gorilla Glass 3
• Sony IMX214 rear sensor

Initially, the Max and the Laser variants of the new Zenfone series were meant for two specific markets — the power-hungry and the avid mobile photographers. But with the arrival of the Zenfone 3 Max 5.5, Asus made us confused. It’s larger than the 5.2 variant but still have the same battery capacity and it almost has the same performance of the more expensive Laser.

So, if you want the best of the two, the Zenfone 3 Max 5.5 is the way to go.

To know more about these handsets, read on with our reviews:

Zenfone 3 Max 5.2
Zenfone 3 Max 5.5
Zenfone 3 Laser