Category Breakdown
Allview P9 Energy Lite (2017)
Asus Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
Performance
57.960.3
Camera
19.144.2
Display
56.556.5
Battery
28.128.1
Build
0.267.9
Connectivity
38.950.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
29.841.4
Summary
- The Allview P9 Energy Lite (2017) features a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Asus Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL has a slightly larger 5.45-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the P9 Energy Lite is powered by a Mediatek MT6753 chipset, whereas the Zenfone Max utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, offering marginally better processing capabilities.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Zenfone Max includes features like PDAF and gyro-EIS for video stabilization.
- Battery capacity is identical at 4000 mAh, but the Zenfone Max supports 10W charging, providing faster recharge times.
- The P9 Energy Lite runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, while the Zenfone Max offers a more recent Android 8.0 Oreo with ZenUI 5, enhancing the software experience.
- Build quality differs slightly, with the P9 being heavier and thicker compared to the lighter and slimmer Zenfone Max.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Allview P9 Energy Lite (2017)
Asus Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
General
Release Date
2017
2018
Announced
2017
2018
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.2"
5.45"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~247 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6753 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720
Adreno 505
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
148.7 x 72.4 x 9.1 mm (5.85 x 2.85 x 0.36 in)
147.3 x 70.9 x 8.7 mm (5.80 x 2.79 x 0.34 in)
Weight
161 g
150 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, Gold
Deepsea Black, Sunlight Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 8 (Oreo), ZenUI 5
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

