Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A10 (SM-A105M)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone Max (M1) vs Samsung Galaxy A10 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/27/2019 9:02 PM, updated: 3/16/2020 1:28 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A10 X Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.45"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Samsung Galaxy A10 (SM-A105M) Compare Asus Zenfone Max (M1) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

13 Advantages Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)	vs	11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A10 (SM-A105M)
+150 grams (5.25 ounces)12% Lighter	vs	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+295 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	271 PPI
+(dual camera) 13MP + 8MP63% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh18% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3400 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)25% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+2GB LPDDR4XAdvantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+32GB (22GB available)120% More internal storage for applications and files
eMCP	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)10% Thinner
720x1440 pixels	vs	+720x1520 pixels6% Higher resolution screen
5.45"	vs	+6.2"14% Larger screen
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)5% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 8.0 Oreo	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

21 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)	Galaxy A10 (SM-A105M)
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Model	Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)	Galaxy A10 (SM-A105M)
Other model names	Asus Zenfone Max M1 ZB555KL (dual-camera) quad-core	Galaxy A10 SM-A105M Single-Sim
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Latin America), Mexico, Peru, Uruguay
Brand	Asus	Samsung
Release date	10/1/2018	3/19/2019
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.9 x 147.3 millimeters (2.79 x 5.8 in)	75.6 x 155.6 millimeters (2.98 x 6.13 in)
Weight	150 grams (5.25 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)	Galaxy A10 (SM-A105M)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.45" inches	6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1440 pixels	720x1520 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	295 PPI	271 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)	Galaxy A10 (SM-A105M)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)	Galaxy A10 (SM-A105M)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7884 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.35GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz	ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)	Galaxy A10 (SM-A105M)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMCP	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)	Galaxy A10 (SM-A105M)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)	Galaxy A10 (SM-A105M)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 8MP ultrawide 17mm120°	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm lens
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)	Galaxy A10 (SM-A105M)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)	Galaxy A10 (SM-A105M)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)	Galaxy A10 (SM-A105M)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)	Galaxy A10 (SM-A105M)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Face unlock Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)	Galaxy A10 (SM-A105M)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3400 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	21 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)	Galaxy A10 (SM-A105M)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Deepsea Black, Sunlight Gold, Ruby Red • ZenUI 5 • 2.5D curved glass display • LED notification	• Colors: Black, Blue, Red • 19:9 display ratio HD+ • One UI
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)	Galaxy A10 (SM-A105M)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.194W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered