Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 32GB) vs Asus Zenfone 5Q

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone Max (M1) vs Asus Zenfone 5Q phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/27/2019 9:32 PM, updated: 3/16/2020 1:28 PM

Compare Asus Zenfone 5Q X Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 32GB) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

17Points Asus Zenfone 5Q Compare Asus Zenfone Max (M1) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x2160

16
MP

20mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 5Q

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!

3 Advantages Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 32GB)	vs	17 Advantages Asus Zenfone 5Q
+150 grams (5.25 ounces)12% Lighter	vs	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+4000 mAh21% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3300 mAh
1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core76% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (21GB available)	vs	+64GB (51GB available)143% More internal storage for applications and files
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	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)12% Thinner
720x1440 pixels	vs	+1080x2160 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
293 PPI	vs	+402 PPI37% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"	vs	+6"9% Larger screen
(dual camera) 13MP + 8MP	vs	+(dual camera) 16MP + 8MP15% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 8MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 20MP + 8MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 8.0 Oreo	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps167% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
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
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

26 Common items in both devices

eMCP

Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum frame, glass front/back

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash on both cameras

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+19 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 32GB)	Asus Zenfone 5Q
Change model
Model	Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 32GB)	Zenfone 5Q
Other model names	Asus Zenfone Max M1 ZB555KL (dual-camera) octa-core	Asus Zenfone 5Q ZC600KL, X017DA, X017D
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International)	USA
Brand	Asus	Asus
Release date	10/1/2018	7/31/2018
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.9 x 147.3 millimeters (2.79 x 5.8 in)	76.2 x 160.6 millimeters (3 x 6.32 in)
Weight	150 grams (5.25 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 32GB)	Asus Zenfone 5Q
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1440 pixels	1080x2160 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	293 PPI	402 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 32GB)	Asus Zenfone 5Q
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 32GB)	Asus Zenfone 5Q
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 505 450Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 508 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 32GB)	Asus Zenfone 5Q
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available) eMCP	64GB (51GB available) eMCP
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 32GB)	Asus Zenfone 5Q
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	400/75 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	A version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 B version: UMTS 850/900/2100 C version: UMTS 800/850/900/2100 D version: UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 VoLTE A version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) B version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8) C version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 41) D version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28)	LTE Cat13/5 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 32GB)	Asus Zenfone 5Q
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 8MP ultrawide 17mm120°	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 8MP ultrawide 13mm
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 32GB)	Asus Zenfone 5Q
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	(dual front camera) 20 megapixels 8MP ultrawide 13mm
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm lens	23mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 32GB)	Asus Zenfone 5Q
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, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 32GB)	Asus Zenfone 5Q
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	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 32GB)	Asus Zenfone 5Q
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 32GB)	Asus Zenfone 5Q
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	30 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	feature not registered	576 hours (24 days)
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 32GB)	Asus Zenfone 5Q
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: Midnight Black, Moonlight White, Rouge Red • 18:9 display • 2.5D glass screen (front and rear)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 32GB)	Asus Zenfone 5Q
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered