Asus Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL
#3402
Huawei Y9 (2018)
#3443Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL
Huawei Y9 (2018)
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
43.142.5
Display
70.570.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
79.879.8
Overall
58.658.4
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 Huawei Y9 (2018) has a larger 5.93-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone Max is powered by a Snapdragon 425 or 430 chipset with a quad-core CPU, whereas the Y9 utilizes a more robust Kirin 659 octa-core processor, providing superior processing capabilities.
- The camera system on the Zenfone Max includes a 13 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera, while the Y9 boasts a 16 MP rear camera paired with a 2 MP depth sensor, offering enhanced photography options.
- Both devices have a 4000 mAh battery, but the Zenfone Max supports 10W charging, whereas the Y9 does not specify any charging capability.
- The Zenfone Max is built with a glass front and plastic back, while the Y9 features a more premium aluminum back and frame, contributing to a sturdier build.
- Both run on Android 8.0, but the Zenfone Max uses ZenUI 5, while the Y9 operates on EMUI 8, which may affect user experience and interface preferences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL
Huawei Y9 (2018)
General
Release Date
2018
2018
Announced
2018
2018
Description
N/A
Also known as Huawei Enjoy 8 Plus in China
Display
Size
5.5"
5.93"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~245 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~407 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)
Kirin 659 (16 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x2.36 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 308Adreno 505
Mali-T830 MP2
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 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/2.2, 27mm (wide), PDAF2 MP, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide)or13 MP, f/2.2, 35mm (normal)
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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
N/A
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)
157.2 x 75.3 x 7.9 mm (6.19 x 2.96 x 0.31 in)
Weight
150 g
170 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
Black, Gold, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
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 (2CA) Cat6 300/50 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
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 8 (Oreo), ZenUI 5
Android 8.0 (Oreo), EMUI 8
OS Version
Android 8 (Oreo), ZenUI 5
Android 8.0 (Oreo), EMUI 8
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro (market dependent), proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes