Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) and Google Pixel 2 XL. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) | Google Pixel 2 XL |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | ZC550KL | - | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 156 mm | 157.9 mm | Google Pixel 2 XL has greater height than ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL). |
| Width | 77.5 mm | 76.7 mm | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) has greater width than Google Pixel 2 XL. |
| Depth | 10.55 mm | 7.9 mm | Google Pixel 2 XL is narrower than ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL). |
| Weight | 202 g | 175 g | Google Pixel 2 XL is lighter than ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL). |
| Body Colour | White | Black | Just black | Black & white | |
| Body Material | - | Aluminium | |
| Protection | - | Dustproof, water-resistant | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Google Pixel 2 XL is waterproof. |
| IP rating | - | IP67 | |
| SAR Value | 0.274 W/kg (body), 0.454 W/kg (head) | 1.18 W/kg (body), 0.98 W/kg (head) | |
| Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
| SIM Card Type (Size) | Micro SIM | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Single-SIM |
| DISPLAY | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) | Google Pixel 2 XL |
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| Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | IPS | P-OLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.5" | 6" | Google Pixel 2 XL has larger screen size than ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL). |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1280 x 720 pixels | 2880 x 1440 pixels | Google Pixel 2 XL has better screen resolution than ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL). |
| Display Format | HD | QHD+ | |
| Pixel Density | - | 538 ppi | |
| Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours | |
| Contrast Ratio | - | 100000:1 | |
| Display Features | Full Lamination, ASUS Glove Touch technology | 3D Arc Glass | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) | Google Pixel 2 XL |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | |
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| Processor Number | MSM8916 | - | |
| Clock Speed | 1.2 GHz | 2.35 GHz | Google Pixel 2 XL has higher clock speed than ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL). |
| Processor Core Qty | Quad-core | 8-core | Google Pixel 2 XL has higher processor core quantity than ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL). |
| 64-bit Architecture | - | Yes | Google Pixel 2 XL has 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 306 | Qualcomm ADRENO 540 |
| MEMORY | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) | Google Pixel 2 XL |
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| RAM | 2 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 4 GB | Google Pixel 2 XL has more RAM than ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL). |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 8 GB | 64 GB | Google Pixel 2 XL has more internal memory than ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL). |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 64 GB | - |
| CAMERA | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) | Google Pixel 2 XL |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 13 Megapixel | 12.2 Megapixel | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) has better camera resolution than Google Pixel 2 XL. |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/1.8 | Google Pixel 2 XL has better lens aperture than ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL). |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Google Pixel 2 XL has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Laser Auto Focus | - | Yes | |
| HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
| Camera Modes | Panorama, Time-lapse mode, night mode, manual mode, Beauty mode | - | |
| Light Source | Dual LED flash | - | |
| Video Resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 60 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Zero Shutter Lag, Blue Glass Infrared Filter, GIF animation function, ZenMotion, Smart Remove, MiniMovie, Time Rewind, All Smile | Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), dual pixel phase detection |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 5 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Google Pixel 2 XL has better front camera resolution than ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL). |
| Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/2.4 | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) has better front lens aperture than ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL). |
| Focus Adjustment | - | Focus free | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | Night mode | - | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 640 x 480 (VGA) at 30 fps |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) | Google Pixel 2 XL |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 5000 mAh | 3520 mAh | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) has larger battery capacity than Google Pixel 2 XL. |
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| Standby Time | 914 hours | - | |
| Talk Time | 2256 minutes | - | |
| Run Time Details | Talk: up to 2256 min Standby: up to 914 hrs Continuous browsing (Wi-Fi): up to 32.5 hrs Playback (video): up to 22.6 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium polymer | - |
| CELLULAR | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) | Google Pixel 2 XL |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Android 5.0 (Lollipop) | Android 8.0.1 Oreo | |
| User Interface | ASUS ZenUI 2.0 | - | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS | GPS, GLONASS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) | Google Pixel 2 XL |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, LTE, DC-HSPA+ | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X | |
| 3G UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 30, Band 32, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | - | |
| NFC | - | Yes | Google Pixel 2 XL has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) | Google Pixel 2 XL |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | AAC, MP3 | Apt-X, LDAC, apt-X HD | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | AVC, MPEG-4, 3GP, H.264, H.263, VP8 | - |
| FEATURES | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) | Google Pixel 2 XL |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, hall sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, advanced x-axis haptics sensor | |
| Security Devices | - | Fingerprint reader | |
| Additional Phone Features | Wi-Fi Miracast, ASUS SonicMaster technology, ASUS Audio Wizard, Dual microphones, Kids Mode, ASUS TruVivid technology, Power Saving Mode, ASUS WebStorage (5GB) | HD Voice, Google Caller ID, MIMO technology, Wi-Fi Calling, Quick Switch function, Wireless Emergency Alerts function, Android Sensor Hub, RGB LED notification light, Adaptive audio amplifier, Three microphones with noise-cancellation, Knock Knock function, Pixel Visual Core | |
| Android Enterprise Recommended | - | Yes |
| OTHERS | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) | Google Pixel 2 XL |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | SIM card removal tool, USB-C charger, USB-C to 3.5 jack adapter, USB-C cable | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | IP67, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 1 m |
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