Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)

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

6/27/2019 8:50 PM, updated: 12/13/2020 9:53 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Watch X Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 32GB) 21Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Samsung Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N) Compare Asus Zenfone Max (M1) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

1.2"
AMOLED

360x360

N/A

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

270
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? 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!

21 Advantages Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 32GB)	vs	12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)
+1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core67% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.15GHz 64bit Dual-core
+3GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR3
+32GB (21GB available)13 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (1.5GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)46% Thinner	vs	12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)
+720x1440 pixels7 times Higher resolution screen	vs	360x360 pixels
+5.5"4 times Larger screen	vs	1.2"
+(dual camera) 13MP + 8MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Not supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)2332 times More apps available to download and use	vs	1500 apps
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps14 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 10 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh14 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	270 mAh
+10W186% 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.	vs	3.5W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Not supported
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	Not supported
150 grams (5.25 ounces)	vs	+49 grams (1.72 ounces)2 times Lighter
Aluminum body, glass front	vs	+Stainless steel body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
293 PPI	vs	+424 PPI45% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+PedometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
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
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass DX+Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+5 ATM, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

10 Common items in both devices

eMCP / eMMC

16 million

4G LTE

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 32GB)	Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 32GB)	Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)
Other model names	Asus Zenfone Max M1 ZB555KL (dual-camera) octa-core	갤럭시 워치 42mm (4G LTE) SM-R815NZKASKC, Samsung Galileo
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International)	South Korea
Brand	Asus	Samsung
Release date	10/1/2018	8/1/2018
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.9 x 147.3 millimeters (2.79 x 5.8 in)	41.9 x 45.7 millimeters (1.65 x 1.8 in)
Weight	150 grams (5.25 ounces)	49 grams (1.72 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Stainless steel body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	5 ATM: 50 meters waterproof. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 32GB)	Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	1.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~24.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1440 pixels	360x360 pixels (1:1)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	293 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass DX+
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 32GB)	Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Tizen 4.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 32GB)	Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 9 Dual 9110 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.15GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 505 450Mhz	ARM Mali-T720 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 32GB)	Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available) eMCP	4GB (1.5GB available) eMMC
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 32GB)	Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)
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) e-SIM (Eletronic)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	10 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
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 850/1900/2100
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 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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 32GB)	Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 8MP ultrawide 17mm120°	Not supported
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Not supported
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Not supported
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 32GB)	Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	25mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 32GB)	Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 32GB)	Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	Not supported
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Not supported
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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 32GB)	Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Gyroscope Heart rate Pedometer
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 32GB)	Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	270 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	3.5W (5V/0.7A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	72 hours (3 days)
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 32GB)	Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)
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	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	Not supported
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, Rose Gold • Straps: Black, Grey, Red, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Brown • Compatible with standard 20mm straps • Always-on display • Rotating bezel • Samsung Pay • Compatible with KT, LG U+, SKT carriers in Korea
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 32GB)	Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.641W/kg (head), 1.67W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered