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Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL
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Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL

Released: 2016, November. Released 2016, NovemberPrice: About 190 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo), ZenUI 4
CPUOcta-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 505
NFCNo
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size5.5 inches, 83.4 cm, 2, (~72.3% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandAsus
BuildGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
ModelAsus Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL
PriceAbout 190 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsTitanium Gray, Glacier Silver, Rose Pink, Sand Gold
ModelsX00DDB, X00DDA, X00DD
Single8 MP, f/2.2
StatusDiscontinued
Weight175 g (6.17 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - Global
4G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 - Global
Charging18W wired, 2.5W reverse wired
FeaturesLaser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Internal32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM
Released2016, November. Released 2016, November
Stand-byUp to 912 h (3G)
Announced2016, November. Released 2016, November
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Talk timeUp to 17 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions151.4 x 76.2 x 8.3 mm (5.96 x 3.00 x 0.33 in)
Music playUp to 72 h
ProtectionOleophobic coating
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PerformanceGFXBench: 2.4fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS

Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL Overview

About Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL is a discontinued device from Asus's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2016. Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL?

The Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many ASUS devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL.