Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone Max ZC550KL (2016)
Xiaomi Redmi 9A Sport
Performance
60.864.8
Camera
19.144.8
Display
56.567.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
49.751.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
30.942.1
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone Max ZC550KL (2016) features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi 9A Sport has a larger 6.53-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, offering slightly better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone is powered by a Snapdragon 615 chipset, whereas the Redmi 9A Sport utilizes a more efficient Helio G25 chipset, both with similar RAM options.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Redmi offers a wider aperture and supports video recording at 60fps.
- Battery capacity is identical at 5000 mAh, but the Redmi supports 10W charging compared to the Zenfone's lack of fast charging.
- The Zenfone runs on Android 6.0.1 with ZenUI, while the Redmi operates on Android 10 with MIUI 12, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone Max ZC550KL (2016)
Xiaomi Redmi 9A Sport
General
Release Date
2016
2021, September 28
Announced
2016
2021, September 28
Description
Also known as Asus Zenfone Max ZC550KL-6A076IN
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
6.53"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 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 MT6762G Helio G25 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 405
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0
13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1.0µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
Reverse wired
10W 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)
164.9 x 77.1 x 9 mm (6.49 x 3.04 x 0.35 in)
Weight
202 g
194 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Orange, Blue
Carbon Black, Coral Green, Metallic Blue
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, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 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 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity

