Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL) vs Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone Max (M1) vs Samsung Galaxy C8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/27/2019 10:00 PM, updated: 6/6/2025 11:25 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy C8 X Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB) Compare Asus Zenfone Max (M1) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 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!

4 Advantages Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)	vs	14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
+166 grams (5.81 ounces)8% Lighter	vs	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+4000 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (16nm)94% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
eMCP	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)1% 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	+401 PPI42% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.2"	vs	+5.5"6% Larger screen
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)18% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 16MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 8.0 Oreo	vs	+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

30 Common items in both devices

32GB (21GB available) / 32GB (23GB available)

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

Aluminum body, glass front

16 million

(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP

LED flash on both cameras

Only digital zoom

+23 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
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Model	Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
Other model names	Asus Zenfone Max M1 ZC520KL-4A136BR (dual-camera) quad-core	盖乐世 C8 3GB RAM + 32GB, SM-C7100ZKDCHC
Country or region available	Brazil	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Asus	Samsung
Release date	10/1/2018	9/1/2017
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.3 x 150.5 millimeters (2.89 x 5.93 in)	74.7 x 152.4 millimeters (2.94 x 6 in)
Weight	166 grams (5.81 ounces)	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	282 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 8.1 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio P25 (MT6757T) (16nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)	ARM Mali-T880 MP2 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available) eMCP	32GB (23GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 3, 7, 28) VoLTE	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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 (ZC520KL)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide 120°	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP f/1.9
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 on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
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	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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
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 (ZC520KL)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
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	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	16 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
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 • ZenUI 5 • 2.5D curved glass display • LED notification	• Colors: Black, Gold, Pink
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.719W/kg (head), 1.26W/kg (body)