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Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A50 (SM-A505W)

Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone Max (M1) vs Samsung Galaxy A50 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A50 X Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB) 04Points
5.45"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
22Points Samsung Galaxy A50 (SM-A505W) Compare Asus Zenfone Max (M1) X
6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2340

25
MP

25mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A50 (SM-A505W)

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!

Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)} 4 Advantages Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB) vs Galaxy A50 (SM-A505W)} 22 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A50 (SM-A505W)
+150 grams (5.25 ounces)11%
Lighter
vs166 grams (5.81 ounces)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core73%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)vs+64GB (49GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMCPvs+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)vs+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)13%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1440 pixelsvs+1080x2340 pixels144%
Higher resolution screen
295 PPIvs+403 PPI37%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.45"vs+6.4"17%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 13MP + 8MPvs+(triple camera) 25MP + 8MP + 5MP82%
Higher resolution main camera
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)18%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MPvs+(front) 25MP2 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 8.0 Oreovs+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
10Wvs+15W50%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

24 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+17 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505W)
ModelZenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505W)
Other model namesAsus Zenfone Max M1 ZB555KL (dual-camera) quad-coreGalaxy A50 SM-A505W (64GB + 4GB RAM) NFC, SM-A505WZKAXAC
Country or region availableCanadaUSA
Canada, USA
Canada
Canada
BrandAsusSamsung
Release date10/1/20183/15/2019
Depth8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)70.9 x 147.3 millimeters (2.79 x 5.8 in)74.7 x 158.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)
Weight150 grams (5.25 ounces)166 grams (5.81 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505W)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.45" inches6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~73.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1440 pixels1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)295 PPI403 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505W)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505W)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 9610 (10nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 308 500MhzARM Mali-G72 MP3
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505W)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMCP
64GB (49GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505W)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps600/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28)
VoLTE
LTE Cat12/13 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 29, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505W)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
13 megapixels
8MP ultrawide 17mm120ยฐ
(triple camera)
25 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm
5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505W)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels25 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length25mm lens25mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505W)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505W)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505W)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505W)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired charging15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered23 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505W)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Deepsea Black, Sunlight Gold, Ruby Red
โ€ข ZenUI 5
โ€ข 2.5D curved glass display
โ€ข LED notification
โ€ข Colors: Black, White, Blue, Coral
โ€ข 19.5:9 display ratio FHD+
โ€ข One UI

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505W)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.31W/kg (head), 0.81W/kg (body)
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