Asus Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
#3390
Honor Play 8A
#3474Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
Honor Play 8A
Performance
60.368.3
Camera
44.228.4
Display
56.556.5
Battery
28.125.1
Build
67.967.9
Connectivity
50.648.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
41.440.7
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL features a 5.45-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, while the Honor Play 8A has a larger 6.09-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels, offering slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone Max is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 chipset, whereas the Honor Play 8A utilizes a Mediatek Helio P35, both equipped with 3GB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Honor Play 8A has a wider aperture at f/1.8, potentially enhancing low-light performance.
- The Zenfone Max boasts a larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the 3020 mAh battery of the Honor Play 8A, which may lead to longer usage times.
- Software-wise, the Zenfone Max runs on Android 8 (Oreo) with ZenUI 5, while the Honor Play 8A operates on Android 9 (Pie) with EMUI 9, providing a more updated software experience.
- Both phones share similar build materials and weight, but differ in dimensions and color options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
Honor Play 8A
General
Release Date
2018
2019
Announced
2018
2019
Description
N/A
Versions: JAT-L09, JAT-L29 (Global); JAT-AL00/JAT-TL00 (China)
Display
Size
5.45"
6.09"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~247 ppi density)
720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 505
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
13 MP, f/1.8, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
LED flash
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
3020 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3020 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)
156.3 x 73.5 x 8 mm (6.15 x 2.89 x 0.31 in)
Weight
150 g
150 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Deepsea Black, Sunlight Gold
Black, Blue, Gold, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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 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
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
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 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity