Asus Zenfone Max ZC550KL (2016)
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Realme Narzo 50A
#2848Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone Max ZC550KL (2016)
Realme Narzo 50A
Performance
60.874.0
Camera
19.146.3
Display
56.572.2
Battery
33.737.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
49.754.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
30.945.7
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 Narzo 50A has a larger 6.5-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, offering slightly better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone Max is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 chipset, whereas the Narzo 50A utilizes a MediaTek Helio G85, which is more efficient and offers better processing capabilities.
- The camera system on the Narzo 50A is significantly superior, featuring a 50 MP main camera compared to the 13 MP on the Zenfone Max.
- Battery capacity is also higher in the Narzo 50A at 6000 mAh versus the 5000 mAh in the Zenfone Max, and it supports faster charging at 18W.
- Lastly, the Zenfone Max runs on Android 6.0.1 with ZenUI, while the Narzo 50A operates on a more recent Android 11 with Realme UI 2.0, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone Max ZC550KL (2016)
Realme Narzo 50A
General
Release Date
2016
2021, September 24
Announced
2016
2021, September 24
Description
Also known as Asus Zenfone Max ZC550KL-6A076IN
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
6.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 570 nits (HBM)
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 405
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
32GB 2GB 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, f/2.0
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0
8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR, panorama
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
6000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
6000 mAh
Charging Details
Reverse wired
18W wired5W reverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
156 x 77.5 x 10.6 mm (6.14 x 3.05 x 0.42 in)
164.5 x 75.9 x 9.6 mm (6.48 x 2.99 x 0.38 in)
Weight
202 g
207 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Orange, Blue
Oxygen Blue, Oxygen Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
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 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), ZenUI
Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass