Asus Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL
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Asus Zenfone Max ZC550KL (2016)
#4817Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL
Asus Zenfone Max ZC550KL (2016)
Performance
54.960.8
Camera
35.419.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
28.133.7
Build
67.90.2
Connectivity
51.749.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
39.230.9
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL features a more compact and lighter build compared to the bulkier Zenfone Max ZC550KL (2016), which is heavier and thicker.
- Both devices have a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display, but the M1 offers a slightly higher resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, resulting in a different aspect ratio and pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the M1 is powered by a Snapdragon 425 chipset with a quad-core CPU, while the ZC550KL utilizes a Snapdragon 615 with an octa-core configuration, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- The camera specifications are similar, with both having a 13 MP rear camera, but the M1 has an improved 8 MP front camera compared to the ZC550KL's 5 MP.
- Battery capacity is greater in the ZC550KL at 5000 mAh versus the M1's 4000 mAh, which may lead to longer usage times.
- Lastly, the M1 runs on Android 8 (Oreo) with ZenUI 5, while the ZC550KL operates on an older Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) with ZenUI, indicating a more updated software experience for the M1.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL
Asus Zenfone Max ZC550KL (2016)
General
Release Date
2018
2016
Announced
2018
2016
Description
N/A
Also known as Asus Zenfone Max ZC550KL-6A076IN
Display
Size
5.5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~245 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (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
Adreno 405
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF8 MP, 17mm (ultrawide)
13 MP, f/2.0
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide)or13 MP, f/2.2, 35mm (normal)
5 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
Reverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
147.3 x 70.9 x 8.7 mm (5.80 x 2.79 x 0.34 in)
156 x 77.5 x 10.6 mm (6.14 x 3.05 x 0.42 in)
Weight
150 g
202 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
N/A
Colors
Deepsea Black, Sunlight Gold, Ruby Red
Black, White, Orange, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
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
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, EDR
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 8 (Oreo), ZenUI 5
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), ZenUI
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass