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Asus Zenfone Max ZC550KL

Asus Zenfone Max ZC550KL

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Samsung Galaxy A02

Samsung Galaxy A02

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Category Breakdown

Asus Zenfone Max ZC550KL
Samsung Galaxy A02
Performance
48.057.3
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.542.1
Battery
33.733.7
Build
72.467.9
Connectivity
49.349.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
34.737.4

Summary

  • The Asus Zenfone Max ZC550KL features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy A02 has a larger 6.5-inch PLS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, offering a slightly higher pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the Zenfone Max is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset, whereas the Galaxy A02 uses a Mediatek MT6739W, with the latter having a faster CPU clock speed.
  • Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the A02 includes an additional 2 MP macro lens and a wider aperture for better low-light performance.
  • Both smartphones are equipped with a 5000 mAh battery, ensuring long usage times, but neither supports fast or wireless charging.
  • The Zenfone Max's build includes Gorilla Glass 4 on the front, while the Galaxy A02 has a standard glass front, and both have plastic backs and frames.
  • Software-wise, the Zenfone Max runs on Android 5.0.1 with ZenUI, while the Galaxy A02 operates on Android 10 with One UI Core 3.1, providing a more modern software experience.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Asus Zenfone Max ZC550KL
Samsung Galaxy A02

General

Release Date

2016
2021, January 27

Announced

2015
2021, January 27

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

5.5"
6.5"

Type

IPS LCD
PLS LCD

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 MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6739W (28 nm)

CPU

Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53

GPU

Adreno 306
PowerVR GE8100

Memory

8GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 3GB 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), AF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)

Main Camera Features

Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash

Front Camera

5 MP, f/2.0
5 MP, f/2.0

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

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
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)
164 x 75.9 x 9.1 mm (6.46 x 2.99 x 0.36 in)

Weight

202 g
206 g

Materials

Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame

Colors

Black, White
Black, Blue

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIMNano-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
5.1, A2DP, LE

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS

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, upgradable to Android 11, One UI Core 3.1

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer