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Asus Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL

$169 (Expected Price)

Reviewed by the MobGadgets Tech Team

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Display 5.5" AMOLED

Processor Snapdragon 425

Battery 4000mAh

RAM & Storage 16GB/32GB storage, microSDXC

Full Specs

Should you buy the Asus Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL?

Reasons to Buy

Massive 6000 mAh battery life
Large 6.7" display for media
Excellent value at $169

Reasons to Avoid

May be bulky due to large battery
Average camera performance in low light

Full Specifications

Network Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE

Launch Announced: 2018, February. Released 2018, May Status: Discontinued

Body Dimensions: 147.3 x 70.9 x 8.7 mm (5.80 x 2.79 x 0.34 in) Weight: 150 g (5.29 oz) Build: Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame SIM: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display Type: IPS LCD Size: 5.5 inches, 88.1 cm² (~84.4% screen-to-body ratio) Resolution: 720 x 1440 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~245 ppi density)

Platform OS: Android 8 (Oreo), ZenUI 5 Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm) CPU: Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 GPU: Adreno 308
Adreno 505

Memory Card slot - microSDXC (dedicated slot) Internal: 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
- : eMMC 5.1

Main Camera Dual: 13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
8 MP, 17mm (ultrawide) Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama Video: 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)

Selfie camera Single: 8 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide)
or
13 MP, f/2.2, 35mm (normal) Video: 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)

Sound Loudspeaker : Yes 3.5mm jack : Yes

Comms WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth: 4.2, A2DP, LE Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, BDS NFC: No Radio: FM radio USB: microUSB 2.0, OTG

Features Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

Battery Type: Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable Charging: 10W wired Talk time: Up to 36 h (3G)

Misc Colors: Deepsea Black, Sunlight Gold, Ruby Red Models: X00PD Price: About 150 EUR

Frequently Asked Questions

With its Dimensity 6300 chipset and 6GB of RAM, it handles everyday tasks and moderate gaming efficiently, though extremely graphic-intensive games may require lower settings.

Yes, to complement its massive 6000 mAh battery, it features standard fast charging capabilities to get you back up and running quickly.