Asus Zenfone Max ZC550KL (2016)
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Realme C12
#3259Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone Max ZC550KL (2016)
Realme C12
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
63.563.5
Build
66.866.8
Overall
59.059.0
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone Max ZC550KL features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Realme C12 has a larger 6.5-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone Max is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 chipset, whereas the C12 utilizes the MediaTek Helio G35, with both offering similar RAM options.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, but the C12 includes additional depth and monochrome sensors.
- The Zenfone Max has a 5000 mAh battery, while the C12 offers a larger 6000 mAh capacity, with the latter supporting 10W charging.
- For software, the Zenfone Max runs on Android 6.0.1 with ZenUI, while the C12 comes with Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, featuring Realme UI 2.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone Max ZC550KL (2016)
Realme C12
General
Release Date
2016
2020, August 14
Announced
2016
2020, August 14
Description
Also known as Asus Zenfone Max ZC550KL-6A076IN
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
6.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~264 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6765G Helio G35 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 405
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM, 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
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAF2 MP B/W, f/2.42 MP, f/2.4
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.0
5 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
6000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
6000 mAh
Charging Details
Reverse wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
156 x 77.5 x 10.6 mm (6.14 x 3.05 x 0.42 in)
164.5 x 75.9 x 9.8 mm (6.48 x 2.99 x 0.39 in)
Weight
202 g
209 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Orange, Blue
Marine Blue, Coral Red, Silver, Power Blue, Power Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
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, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), ZenUI
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
OS Version
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), ZenUI
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes