Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 4 Max Pro ZC554KL
Ulefone Armor X12 Pro
Performance
59.171.3
Camera
27.919.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
33.731.6
Build
77.80.2
Connectivity
51.961.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
39.438.8
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone 4 Max Pro ZC554KL features a glass front and aluminum back, providing a premium feel, while the Ulefone Armor X12 Pro, designed for durability, is bulkier and heavier with a rugged build.
- The Zenfone has a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, whereas the Armor X12 Pro offers a slightly smaller 5.45-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone is powered by a Snapdragon 430 chipset with up to 3GB of RAM, while the Armor X12 Pro utilizes a more recent Mediatek Helio G36 with 4GB of RAM, likely providing better multitasking capabilities.
- The Zenfone's rear camera is 16 MP compared to the Armor X12 Pro's 13 MP, but the latter has an 8 MP selfie camera versus the Zenfone's 16 MP.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Zenfone at 5000 mAh, compared to 4860 mAh in the Armor X12 Pro, but the latter supports faster charging at 10W.
- Finally, the Zenfone runs on Android 7 with ZenUI 4, while the Armor X12 Pro operates on the latest Android 13, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone 4 Max Pro ZC554KL
Ulefone Armor X12 Pro
General
Release Date
2017
2023
Announced
2017
2023
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.45"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 308Adreno 505
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), PDAF
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, 18mm (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1.4µm
Front Camera Features
LED
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
Yes
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
4860 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4860 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired2.5W reverse wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
154 x 76.9 x 8.9 mm (6.06 x 3.03 x 0.35 in)
157.2 x 76.8 x 14.3 mm (6.19 x 3.02 x 0.56 in)
Weight
181 g
257 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
N/A
Colors
Deepsea Black, Sunlight Gold, Rose Pink
Black, Black/Orange, Black/Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7 (Nougat), ZenUI 4
Android 13
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity

