Asus Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL
#3700
BlackBerry Motion
#3353Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL
BlackBerry Motion
Performance
54.964.3
Camera
35.438.1
Display
56.558.9
Battery
28.128.1
Build
67.974.6
Connectivity
51.759.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
39.241.8
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 Motion offers a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels on the same size display, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone Max is powered by a Snapdragon 425 or 430 chipset with options for 2GB or 3GB of RAM, whereas the BlackBerry Motion uses a more powerful Snapdragon 625 with 4GB of RAM.
- The Zenfone Max has a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video, while the BlackBerry Motion has a 12 MP rear camera with 4K video capability.
- Both devices have a 4000 mAh battery, but the BlackBerry Motion supports faster 18W charging compared to the 10W of the Zenfone Max.
- The Zenfone Max runs on Android 8 (Oreo) with ZenUI 5, while the BlackBerry Motion operates on Android 7.1 (Nougat), reflecting a difference in software experience.
- Build quality varies slightly, with the Zenfone Max using a plastic frame and back, while the BlackBerry Motion features an aluminum frame for added durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL
BlackBerry Motion
General
Release Date
2018
2017
Announced
2018
2017
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~245 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 308Adreno 505
Adreno 506
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 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)
12 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
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, f/2.2, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
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
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
18W wired, QC3
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)
155.8 x 75.5 x 8.1 mm (6.13 x 2.97 x 0.32 in)
Weight
150 g
167 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Deepsea Black, Sunlight Gold, Ruby Red
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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 b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS2
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8 (Oreo), ZenUI 5
Android 7.1 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass