Asus Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL
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BlackBerry KEY2 LE
#3049Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL
BlackBerry KEY2 LE
Performance
54.966.8
Camera
35.438.1
Display
56.558.9
Battery
28.124.2
Build
67.989.4
Connectivity
51.762.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
39.244.2
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 BlackBerry KEY2 LE has a smaller 4.5-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1620 pixels, resulting in a sharper display.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone Max is powered by a Snapdragon 425 or 430 chipset with up to 3GB of RAM, whereas the KEY2 LE utilizes a more powerful Snapdragon 636 with 4GB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the KEY2 LE supports 4K video recording, while the Zenfone Max is limited to 1080p.
- The Zenfone Max has a larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the KEY2 LE's 3000 mAh, providing longer usage time.
- Both run on Android Oreo, but the KEY2 LE offers a slightly updated version (8.1) and features a more premium build with Gorilla Glass and an aluminum frame, compared to the Zenfone's plastic construction.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL
BlackBerry KEY2 LE
General
Release Date
2018
2018
Announced
2018
2018
Description
N/A
Versions: BBE100-1, BBE100-4 DS (EU, Africa, AU); BBE100-2, BBE100-5 DS (NA, LATAM)
Display
Size
5.5"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~245 ppi density)
1080 x 1620 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~434 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 308Adreno 505
Adreno 509
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF8 MP, 17mm (ultrawide)
13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide)or13 MP, f/2.2, 35mm (normal)
8 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
N/A
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)
150.3 x 71.8 x 8.4 mm (5.92 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)
Weight
150 g
156 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Deepsea Black, Sunlight Gold, Ruby Red
Slate, Champagne, Atomic
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.01 W/kg (head) 1.17 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-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 а/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE, EDR
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8 (Oreo), ZenUI 5
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass