Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 4 Max ZC554KL
Honor 9A
Performance
60.369.0
Camera
27.928.4
Display
67.756.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
77.667.9
Connectivity
51.360.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
41.643.8
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone 4 Max ZC554KL features a 5.5-inch S-IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Honor 9A has a larger 6.3-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, providing a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 chipset, whereas the Honor 9A utilizes a Mediatek Helio P22, both paired with 3GB of RAM but the Honor offers more internal storage at 64GB compared to 32GB in the Zenfone.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Honor 9A includes additional lenses for ultrawide and depth photography, enhancing its versatility.
- Both phones are equipped with a 5000 mAh battery, but the Zenfone supports 10W charging, while the Honor does not support any charging speed.
- The Zenfone runs on Android 7 with ZenUI 4, while the Honor 9A operates on Android 10 with Magic UI 3.1, which may provide a more modern software experience.
- Build quality differs as well, with the Zenfone featuring an aluminum frame and back, while the Honor uses a plastic back and frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone 4 Max ZC554KL
Honor 9A
General
Release Date
2017
2020, April 29
Announced
2017
2020, April 29
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
6.3"
Type
S-IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~278 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6762R Helio P22 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 505
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), AF13 MP, f/2.0, 12mm, no AF
13 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide)
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front Camera Features
LED flash
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wiredReverse wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
154 x 76.9 x 8.9 mm (6.06 x 3.03 x 0.35 in)
159.1 x 74.1 x 9 mm (6.26 x 2.92 x 0.35 in)
Weight
181 g
185 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Titanium Gray, Rose Pink, Sand Gold, Deepsea Black
Black, Blue, 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 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7 (Nougat), ZenUI 4
Android 10, Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

