Category Breakdown
Allview Soul X5 Pro
Asus Zenfone Max ZC550KL (2016)
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.542.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
61.563.5
Build
66.866.8
Overall
58.759.0
Summary
- The Allview Soul X5 Pro features a larger 6.2-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2246 pixels, providing a sharper image compared to the 5.5-inch 720 x 1280 display of the Asus Zenfone Max ZC550KL.
- In terms of performance, the Soul X5 Pro is powered by the Mediatek Helio P60 chipset, offering better processing capabilities than the Snapdragon 615 in the Zenfone, which has lower clock speeds and GPU performance.
- The camera on the Soul X5 Pro includes a 16 MP rear sensor and a 16 MP front camera, outperforming the Zenfone's 13 MP rear and 5 MP front cameras.
- Battery capacity is a strong point for the Zenfone Max, boasting 5000 mAh compared to the 3000 mAh of the Soul X5 Pro, although the latter supports wireless charging.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the Soul X5 Pro on Android 8.1 and the Zenfone on Android 6.0.1, impacting the software experience and available features.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Soul X5 Pro being slightly lighter and slimmer than the Zenfone Max, which is bulkier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Allview Soul X5 Pro
Asus Zenfone Max ZC550KL (2016)
General
Release Date
2018
2016
Announced
2018
2016
Description
For Europe
Also known as Asus Zenfone Max ZC550KL-6A076IN
Display
Size
6.2"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2246 pixels, 18.7:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6771 Helio P60 (12 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-G72 MP3
Adreno 405
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera
16 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
5 MP, f/2.0
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wiredWireless
Reverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
155 x 75.5 x 7.9 mm (6.10 x 2.97 x 0.31 in)
156 x 77.5 x 10.6 mm (6.14 x 3.05 x 0.42 in)
Weight
210 g
202 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gold
Black, White, Orange, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat7 300/150 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), ZenUI
OS Version
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), ZenUI
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✓
✗
Sensors
Infrared Face ID, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

