Lower mid-range · 2018
Asus Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL
Our Take
CPU capability matches entry-level phones like Samsung Galaxy A04e
Watch out
No more updates, HD+ display, not Full HD
Skip if
You watch a lot of video or play demanding games
Full specifications
Display
5.5″ · IPS LCD · 720 × 1440 · 60 Hz · HDR
Basic
Display
5.5″ · IPS LCD · 720 × 1440 · 60 Hz · HDR
Basic
Performance
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm) · 4-core 1.4 GHz · Adreno 308
Basic CPU
Performance
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm) · 4-core 1.4 GHz · Adreno 308
Basic CPU
Software & updates
Android 8 (Oreo), ZenUI 5 · 2-year support (brand estimate)
Likely end of life
Software & updates
Android 8 (Oreo), ZenUI 5 · 2-year support (brand estimate)
Likely end of life
This phone is past its update window — it still works, but new Android versions and most security patches have stopped.
Operating system
Android 8 (Oreo), ZenUI 5
Software support
2 years of updates (brand estimate)
Updates remaining
None — past its update window
Camera
13 MP f/2.0 main · 8 MP selfie
Camera
13 MP f/2.0 main · 8 MP selfieA standard camera setup — sharp in daylight, expect noise in low light.
Main camera
13 MP f/2.0
Ultrawide
8 MP
Front camera
8 MP f/2.2
Video
1080p @ 30 fps
Battery
4000 mAh · 10 W wired
Battery
4000 mAh · 10 W wired
Memory
2 GB RAM · 16 GB · expandable
Tight
Memory
2 GB RAM · 16 GB · expandable
Tight
Connectivity
4G LTE
Connectivity
4G LTE
Build & Design
150 g · 8.7 mm
Build & Design
150 g · 8.7 mmHeight
147.3 mm
Width
70.9 mm
Thickness
8.7 mm
Weight
150 g
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted) · accelerometer · proximity · compass
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted) · accelerometer · proximity · compassSensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Images and battery life estimates from GSMArena
How it stacks up against the rest.
A few phones around the same price, so you can see what this one does better and what it gives up.
vs
Apple iPhone XS
Loses on most
1 win
4 losses
50% larger battery capacity
4,000 mAh vs 2,658 mAh battery
Lower-resolution screen
IPS LCD vs OLED panel · 720 × 1440 vs 1125 × 2436 resolution
Lower performance tier
Entry-level vs Upper mid-range tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · — vs Telephoto · OIS · 1080p @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 60 fps video
No NFC
No NFC vs NFC
vs
Samsung Galaxy S9
Loses on most
1 win
4 losses
33% larger battery capacity
4,000 mAh vs 3,000 mAh battery
Lower-resolution screen
IPS LCD vs Super AMOLED panel · 720 × 1440 vs 1440 × 2960 resolution
Lower performance tier
Entry-level vs Mid-range tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 1080p @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 60 fps video · 13 MP · f/2.0 vs 12 MP · f/1.5 main
No NFC
No NFC vs NFC
Where to buy
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