Overall Score
41.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#3390)41.4
Performance(#4262)60.3
Camera(#2078)44.2
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#3439)28.1
Build(#1786)67.9
Connectivity(#4145)50.6
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Asus Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
Short Review
- The Asus Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL features a compact design with dimensions of 147.3 x 70.9 x 8.7 mm and a weight of 150g, utilizing a glass front and plastic back.
- Its 5.45-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 247 ppi.
- Performance is driven by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 chipset, paired with an octa-core CPU and 3GB of RAM, which handles everyday tasks adequately.
- The rear camera is a 13 MP unit with f/2.0 aperture, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while an 8 MP front camera serves for selfies.
- A robust 4000mAh battery ensures extended usage, although charging is limited to 10W.
- The device runs on Android 8 (Oreo) with ZenUI 5, offering a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, but it lacks 5G and NFC support.
- The absence of stereo speakers is notable, yet it retains a headphone jack for wired audio.
- Available in Deepsea Black and Sunlight Gold, the Zenfone Max (M1) combines practicality with essential features.
Specifications
General
Release Date2018
Announced2018
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5.45"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1440 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~247 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
CPUOcta-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 505
Memory32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera8 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera FeaturesLED flash
Video Recording1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity4000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details10W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions147.3 x 70.9 x 8.7 mm (5.80 x 2.79 x 0.34 in)
Weight150 g
MaterialsGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
ColorsDeepsea Black, Sunlight Gold
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 8 (Oreo), ZenUI 5
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass