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Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)

Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone Max (M1) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S X Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB) 26Points
5.45"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i) Compare Asus Zenfone Max (M1) X
4.2"
LED

480x854

8
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(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!

Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)} 26 Advantages Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB) vs Xperia Arc S (LT18i)} 5 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)
+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)87%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.4GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+2GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+16GB (10GB available)31 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs1GB (320MB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LED-Backlit LCD
+720x1440 pixels153%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+295 PPI27%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs233 PPI
+5.45"30%
Larger screen
vs4.2"
+(dual camera) 13MP + 8MP160%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+f/2.0 (aperture)20%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4000 mAh167%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1500 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
150 grams (5.25 ounces)vs+117 grams (4.1 ounces)28%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

19 Common items in both devices
8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
+12 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)
ModelZenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)Xperia Arc S (LT18i)
Other model namesAsus Zenfone Max M1 ZB555KL (dual-camera) quad-coreSony Xperia Arc S LT18, Sony Ericsson Ayame
Country or region availableCanadaUSA
Canada, USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAsusSony Ericsson
Release date10/1/20189/1/2011
Depth8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)70.9 x 147.3 millimeters (2.79 x 5.8 in)63 x 125 millimeters (2.48 x 4.92 in)
Weight150 grams (5.25 ounces)117 grams (4.1 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)Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size5.45" inches4.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~73.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~61.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1440 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)295 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredSony Mobile BRAVIA Engine

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware updateAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 (MSM8255T) (45nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 205 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR3512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMCP
1GB (320MB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)
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)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
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 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTECSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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)Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
13 megapixels
8MP ultrawide 17mm120ยฐ
8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length25mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BA750
Battery capacity4000 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered7.6 hours
Standbyfeature not registered460 hours (19.2 days)

โž• Other features

Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
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: Pure White, Midnight Blue, Misty Silver, Gloss Black, Sakura Pink
โ€ข 8GB microSD included
โ€ข Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.66W/kg (head)
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