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Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 32GB) vs HTC Desire 601 (Dual-Sim)

Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone Max (M1) vs HTC Desire 601 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC Desire 601 X Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 32GB) 21Points
5.5"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points HTC Desire 601 (Dual-Sim) Compare Asus Zenfone Max (M1) X
4.5"
SLCD2

540x960

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 32GB)

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 32GB)} 21 Advantages Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 32GB) vs Desire 601 (Dual-Sim)} 5 Advantages HTC Desire 601 (Dual-Sim)
+1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core64%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR32 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+32GB (21GB available)10 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (2GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)14%
Thinner
vs9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT Super LCD 2
+720x1440 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen
vs540x960 pixels
+293 PPI20%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs245 PPI
+5.5"22%
Larger screen
vs4.5"
+(dual camera) 13MP + 8MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+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
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+1/3" inches33%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/4" inches
+(front) 8MP25 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4000 mAh90%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2100 mAh
150 grams (5.25 ounces)vs+130 grams (4.55 ounces)15%
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+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

22 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
f/2.0 (aperture)
Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
Multitouch
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 32GB)HTC Desire 601 (Dual-Sim)
ModelZenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 32GB)Desire 601 (Dual-Sim)
Other model namesAsus Zenfone Max M1 ZB555KL (dual-camera) octa-coreHTC Desire 601, HTC Desire 6160, HTC Zara
Country or region available(Europe)(Global, International)
(Europe), (Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandAsusHTC
Release date10/1/201812/1/2013
Depth8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)70.9 x 147.3 millimeters (2.79 x 5.8 in)66.7 x 134.5 millimeters (2.63 x 5.3 in)
Weight150 grams (5.25 ounces)130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 32GB)HTC Desire 601 (Dual-Sim)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT Super LCD 2
Screen size5.5" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~74.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~62.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1440 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)293 PPI245 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 2
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 32GB)HTC Desire 601 (Dual-Sim)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 32GB)HTC Desire 601 (Dual-Sim)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm)32bit: Broadcom BCM23550
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 505 450MhzBroadcom BCM23550
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 32GB)HTC Desire 601 (Dual-Sim)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (21GB available)
eMCP
4GB (2GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 32GB)HTC Desire 601 (Dual-Sim)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Active - Call active on both sim cards
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkA 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 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 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)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 32GB)HTC Desire 601 (Dual-Sim)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
13 megapixels
8MP ultrawide 17mm120°
5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels2592x1944 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/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inches1/4" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 32GB)HTC Desire 601 (Dual-Sim)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)VGA (640x480)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length25mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 32GB)HTC Desire 601 (Dual-Sim)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 32GB)HTC Desire 601 (Dual-Sim)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 32GB)HTC Desire 601 (Dual-Sim)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 32GB)HTC Desire 601 (Dual-Sim)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh2100 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered12 hours
Standbyfeature not registered440 hours (18.3 days)

➕ Other features

Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 32GB)HTC Desire 601 (Dual-Sim)
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 callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Deepsea Black, Sunlight Gold, Ruby Red
• ZenUI 5
• 2.5D curved glass display
• LED notification
• Colors: Black, Silver, Red
• HTC Sense UI 5.0
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• 1.4µm pixel size camera
• HTC Connect
• HTC BoomSound dual frontal stereo speakers
• Dropbox 25GB
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 32GB)HTC Desire 601 (Dual-Sim)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.12W/kg (head), 0.471W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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