Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone Max ZC550KL
Lava Z2 Max
Performance
48.049.7
Camera
19.115.4
Display
56.556.5
Battery
33.737.7
Build
72.467.9
Connectivity
49.350.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
34.738.9
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone Max ZC550KL features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Lava Z2 Max has a larger 7.0-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1640 pixels, offering a slightly lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone Max is powered by a Snapdragon 410 chipset with a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU, whereas the Lava Z2 Max utilizes a more powerful quad-core 1.8 GHz CPU, paired with 32GB of RAM compared to the Zenfone's 8GB options.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Lava Z2 Max also includes a 2 MP depth sensor and a better aperture of f/1.9, while the Zenfone Max records video at 1080p, compared to 720p for the Lava.
- The Zenfone Max has a larger 5000 mAh battery, while the Lava Z2 Max offers a 6000 mAh capacity.
- Software-wise, the Zenfone Max runs on Android 5.0.1, upgradable to 6.0.1, while the Lava Z2 Max operates on Android 10 (Go edition), providing a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone Max ZC550KL
Lava Z2 Max
General
Release Date
2016
2021, May 11
Announced
2015
2021, May 11
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1640 pixels (~256 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.8 GHz
GPU
Adreno 306
N/A
Memory
8GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0
13 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm, AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
6000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 6000 mAh
Charging Details
Reverse wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
156 x 77.5 x 10.6 mm (6.14 x 3.05 x 0.42 in)
174.7 x 78.6 x 9.1 mm (6.88 x 3.09 x 0.36 in)
Weight
202 g
216 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White
Stroked Blue, Stroked Cyan
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 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.0.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), ZenUI
Android 10 (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer

