Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL) vs Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone Max (M1) vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/27/2019 10:00 PM, updated: 7/13/2020 7:45 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) X Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F) Compare Asus Zenfone Max (M1) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)

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!

8 Advantages Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)	vs	13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)
+32GB (21GB available)110% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP39% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+4000 mAh38% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2900 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core22% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
eMCP	vs	+eMMC 5.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
166 grams (5.81 ounces)	vs	+155 grams (5.43 ounces)7% Lighter
8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)10% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
282 PPI	vs	+424 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)5% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

30 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR3

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

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

16 million

5.2"

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

+23 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)
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Model	Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)
Other model names	Asus Zenfone Max M1 ZC520KL-4A136BR (dual-camera) quad-core	Galaxy A5 SM-A510F Single-Sim, Galaxy A5-6
Country or region available	Brazil	South Africa, (Europe)
Brand	Asus	Samsung
Release date	10/1/2018	1/8/2016
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.3 x 150.5 millimeters (2.89 x 5.93 in)	71 x 144.8 millimeters (2.8 x 5.7 in)
Weight	166 grams (5.81 ounces)	155 grams (5.43 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 (ZC520KL)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	282 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7580 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)	ARM Mali-T720 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available) eMCP	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)
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	300/50 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	UMTS 850/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 3, 7, 28) VoLTE	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, 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 (ZC520KL)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide 120°	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm (lens)	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)
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, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)
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	4.1 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
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 (ZC520KL)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	2900 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	16 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)
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 • ZenUI 5 • 2.5D curved glass display • LED notification	• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Gorilla Glass on the back
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.286W/kg (head), 0.475W/kg (body)