Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
Samsung Galaxy M01
Performance
60.365.6
Camera
44.219.1
Display
56.542.1
Battery
28.128.1
Build
67.967.9
Connectivity
50.652.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
41.437.5
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 Samsung Galaxy M01 has a slightly larger 5.7-inch PLS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone Max is powered by a Snapdragon 430 chipset, whereas the Galaxy M01 uses a more efficient Snapdragon 439, both with 3GB of RAM.
- Camera-wise, both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Galaxy M01 includes an additional 2 MP depth sensor, while the Zenfone Max has an 8 MP front camera compared to the M01's 5 MP.
- Both smartphones have a 4000 mAh battery, but the Zenfone Max supports 10W charging, whereas the Galaxy M01 does not specify any charging capability.
- For software, the Zenfone Max runs Android 8 with ZenUI 5, while the Galaxy M01 comes with Android 10, upgradable to Android 11 with One UI 3.1, providing a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
Samsung Galaxy M01
General
Release Date
2018
2020, June 02
Announced
2018
2020, June 02
Description
N/A
Versions: SM-M015F/DS (International); SM-M015G/DS (India)
Display
Size
5.45"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
PLS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~247 ppi density)
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53)
GPU
Adreno 505
Adreno 505
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 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/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.2, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
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
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)
147.5 x 70.9 x 9.8 mm (5.81 x 2.79 x 0.39 in)
Weight
150 g
168 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Deepsea Black, Sunlight Gold
Black, Blue, 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, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8 (Oreo), ZenUI 5
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.1
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity

