Asus Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL
#3402
Asus Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL
#3385Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL
Asus Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
43.143.3
Display
70.570.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
79.879.8
Overall
58.658.6
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, while the Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL has a larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Max (M1) is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 or 430 chipset, whereas the Max Plus (M1) uses a Mediatek MT6750T, both with similar RAM options.
- The camera on the Max Plus (M1) offers a 16 MP rear sensor compared to the 13 MP on the Max (M1), enhancing photo quality.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Max Plus (M1) at 4130 mAh versus 4000 mAh in the Max (M1), but both support 10W charging.
- The Max (M1) runs Android 8 (Oreo) with ZenUI 5, while the Max Plus (M1) operates on Android 7 (Nougat) with ZenUI 4, indicating a more updated software experience for the former.
- Build quality also differs, with the Max Plus (M1) featuring an aluminum back and frame, making it slightly more premium than the plastic construction of the Max (M1).
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL
Asus Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL
General
Release Date
2018
2017
Announced
2018
2017
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~245 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6750T (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 308Adreno 505
Mali-T860MP2
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
16 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF8 MP, 17mm (ultrawide)
16 MP, f/2.0, 35mm (standard), PDAF8 MP, 17mm (ultrawide), no AF
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide)or13 MP, f/2.2, 35mm (normal)
8 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4130 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4130 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
10W wiredReverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
147.3 x 70.9 x 8.7 mm (5.80 x 2.79 x 0.34 in)
152.6 x 73 x 8.8 mm (6.01 x 2.87 x 0.35 in)
Weight
150 g
160 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Deepsea Black, Sunlight Gold, Ruby Red
Sunlight Gold, Azure Silver, Deepsea Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / 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
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 8 (Oreo), ZenUI 5
Android 7 (Nougat), ZenUI 4
OS Version
Android 8 (Oreo), ZenUI 5
Android 7 (Nougat), ZenUI 4
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes