Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955N 128GB)
Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone Max (M1) vs Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.45"
IPS
IPS
720x1440
13
MP
MP
8mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.2"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2960
12.2
MP
MP
8mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955N 128GB)
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20 Common items in both devices |
Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera |
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
(front) 8MP |
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A |
+13 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB) | Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955N 128GB) | |
Model | Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB) | Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955N 128GB) |
Other model names | Asus Zenfone Max M1 ZB555KL (dual-camera) quad-core | Galaxy S8+ SM-G955S (SKT), SM-G955K (KT), SM-G955L (LG U+) |
Country or region available | Canada, USA | South Korea |
Brand | Asus | Samsung |
Release date | 10/1/2018 | 4/21/2017, Announced: 3/29/2017 |
Depth | 8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches) | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 70.9 x 147.3 millimeters (2.79 x 5.8 in) | 73.4 x 160 millimeters (2.89 x 6.3 in) |
Weight | 150 grams (5.25 ounces) | 173 grams (6.06 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB) | Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955N 128GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 5.45" inches | 6.2" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~73.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~83.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1440 pixels | 1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 5-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 295 PPI | 531 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | HDR10 |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB) | Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955N 128GB) | |
System version | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 7.0 Nougat |
Firmware update | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 9.0 Pie |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB) | Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955N 128GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 8895 (10nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz M2 Mongoose (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz | ARM Mali-G71 MP20 (546MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB) | Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955N 128GB) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 6GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 16GB (10GB available) eMCP | 128GB (111GB available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB) | Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955N 128GB) | |
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 | 1024/150 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 | Tri-Band 900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28) VoLTE | LTE Cat16 (1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,18,19,20,25,26,28) TD-LTE (38,39,40,41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
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 S8 Plus (SM-G955N 128GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 13 megapixels 8MP ultrawide 17mm120° | 12.2 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash on both cameras | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/3" inches | 1/2.55" inches |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB) | Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955N 128GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 2K UHD (2560x1440) |
Front flash | LED | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | 25mm lens | 25mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.6" inches |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 1.22µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB) | Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955N 128GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB) | Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955N 128GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB) | Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955N 128GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Iris scanner Proximity sensor SpO2 |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB) | Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955N 128GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4000 mAh | 3500 mAh |
Charger, watts | 10W (5V/2A) Wired charging | 15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2 |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 34 hours (1.4 days) |
Standby | feature not registered | 343 hours (14.3 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB) | Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955N 128GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
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, Silver, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray • Samsung DeX (desktop experience) • Curved edge screen • Corning Gorilla Glass 5 back panel • Samsung Gear VR compatible • Samsung Pay • 32bit/192kHz audio |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB) | Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955N 128GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.266W/kg (head), 0.931W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |