Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
Oppo A7
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
79.879.8
Overall
58.458.4
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 Oppo A7 has a larger 6.2-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels, offering a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone is powered by a Snapdragon 430 chipset with a 1.4 GHz CPU, whereas the A7 uses a more efficient Snapdragon 450 at 1.8 GHz, providing better processing capabilities.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the A7 includes an additional 2 MP depth sensor, enhancing its photography versatility, and it features a 16 MP selfie camera compared to the Zenfone's 8 MP.
- The Zenfone Max has a 4000 mAh battery, while the A7 offers a slightly larger 4230 mAh capacity, both lacking fast charging.
- Build quality-wise, the Zenfone has a plastic back and frame, while the A7 incorporates Gorilla Glass 3 on the front, providing better durability.
- Both devices run on Android 8, with the Zenfone utilizing ZenUI 5 and the A7 using ColorOS 5.2, offering different software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
Oppo A7
General
Release Date
2018
2018
Announced
2018
2018
Description
N/A
Also known as Oppo AX7
Display
Size
5.45"
6.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~247 ppi density)
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~271 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 505
Adreno 506
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.2, AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4230 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 4230 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)
155.9 x 75.4 x 8.1 mm (6.14 x 2.97 x 0.32 in)
Weight
150 g
168 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Deepsea Black, Sunlight Gold
Glazing Blue, Dazzling Gold, Rose Pink
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 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 8 (Oreo), ZenUI 5
Android 8.1 (Oreo), ColorOS 5.2
OS Version
Android 8 (Oreo), ZenUI 5
Android 8.1 (Oreo), ColorOS 5.2
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

