Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone Max ZC550KL
vivo Y93s
Performance
48.072.4
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
33.729.1
Build
72.40.2
Connectivity
49.355.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
34.734.3
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone Max ZC550KL features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the vivo Y93s has a larger 6.2-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels, offering a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone Max is powered by a Snapdragon 410 chipset with a quad-core CPU, whereas the Y93s utilizes a more advanced Helio P22 chipset with an octa-core CPU, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Y93s includes an additional 2 MP depth sensor for enhanced photography.
- The Zenfone Max boasts a larger 5000 mAh battery compared to the 4030 mAh battery of the Y93s, offering longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Zenfone Max runs on Android 5.0.1, upgradable to 6.0.1, while the Y93s operates on Android 8.1, providing a more modern software experience.
- Build quality favors the Y93s, which is lighter and slimmer than the Zenfone Max.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone Max ZC550KL
vivo Y93s
General
Release Date
2016
2018
Announced
2015
2018
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
6.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~271 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 MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 306
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
8GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0
8 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
4030 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
4030 mAh, non-removable
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)
155.1 x 75.1 x 8.3 mm (6.11 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
Weight
202 g
165 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, plastic frame
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Zixia Red, Aurora Red, 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 / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat5 150/75 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
4.2, 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 5.0.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), ZenUI
Android 8.1 (Oreo), Funtouch 4.5
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

