In depth comparison and review of ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) and Samsung Galaxy S8. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) | Samsung Galaxy S8 |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | ZC550KL | SM-G950FD | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 156 mm | 148.9 mm | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) has greater height than Samsung Galaxy S8. |
Width | 77.5 mm | 68.1 mm | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) has greater width than Samsung Galaxy S8. |
Depth | 10.55 mm | 8 mm | Samsung Galaxy S8 is narrower than ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL). |
Weight | 202 g | 155 g | Samsung Galaxy S8 is lighter than ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL). |
Body Colour | White | Black | Gold maple | Midnight black | |
Protection | - | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy S8 is waterproof. |
IP rating | - | IP68 | |
SAR Value | 0.274 W/kg (body), 0.454 W/kg (head) | 1.55 W/kg (simultaneous), 0.75 W/kg (body), 0.44 W/kg (head) | |
Integrated Components | - | Heart rate sensor | |
Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Micro SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | - | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
DISPLAY | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) | Samsung Galaxy S8 |
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Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | IPS | Quad HD+ Super AMOLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.5" | 5.8" | Samsung Galaxy S8 has larger screen size than ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL). |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1280 x 720 pixels | 2960 x 1440 pixels | Samsung Galaxy S8 has better screen resolution than ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL). |
Display Format | HD | - | |
Pixel Density | - | 570 ppi | |
Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours | |
Display Features | Full Lamination, ASUS Glove Touch technology | Always-on display | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) |
PROCESSOR | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) | Samsung Galaxy S8 |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm | Samsung Exynos | |
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Processor Number | MSM8916 | 8895 | |
Clock Speed | 1.2 GHz | 2.3 GHz | Samsung Galaxy S8 has higher clock speed than ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL). |
Processor Core Qty | Quad-core | 8-core | Samsung Galaxy S8 has higher processor core quantity than ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL). |
64-bit Architecture | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy S8 has 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 306 | Mali-G71 MP20 |
MEMORY | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) | Samsung Galaxy S8 |
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RAM | 2 GB | LPDDR4 SDRAM - 4 GB | Samsung Galaxy S8 has more RAM than ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL). |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 8 GB | 64 GB | Samsung Galaxy S8 has more internal memory than ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL). |
User Memory | - | 52.3 GB | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 64 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB |
CAMERA | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) | Samsung Galaxy S8 |
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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 Megapixel | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S8. |
Sensor Size | - | 1/2.55" | |
Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/1.7 | Samsung Galaxy S8 has better lens aperture than ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL). |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Samsung Galaxy S8 has optical stabilisation. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic, manual | |
Digital Zoom | - | 8x | |
Self-Timer Delay | - | Yes | |
Special Effects | - | Motion effect, HDR, Stamp, Bokeh effect, Grid Line, Stickers | |
HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
Camera Modes | Panorama, Time-lapse mode, night mode, manual mode, Beauty mode | Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, Timer mode, Virtual Shot, HYPERLAPSE, Food mode | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face detection | Samsung Galaxy S8 has face detection. |
White Balance | - | Custom, automatic | |
Light Source | Dual LED flash | 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, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Zero Shutter Lag, Blue Glass Infrared Filter, GIF animation function, ZenMotion, Smart Remove, MiniMovie, Time Rewind, All Smile | Selective Focus, Quick Launch, Playback zoom, Dual Pixel technology, Motion photo, Exposure, Shutter speed, geotagging, RAW image capture, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation) |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 5 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy S8 has better front camera resolution than ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL). |
Sensor Size (Front) | - | 1/3.6" | |
Sensor Type (Front) | - | CMOS | |
Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/1.7 | Samsung Galaxy S8 has better front lens aperture than ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL). |
Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic | |
Camera Modes (Front) | Night mode | Slow motion video, Virtual Shot |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) | Samsung Galaxy S8 |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 5000 mAh | 3000 mAh | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy S8. |
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Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy S8 can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC, PMA | |
Standby Time | 914 hours | 81.12 hours | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) has longer standby time than Samsung Galaxy S8. |
Talk Time | 2256 minutes | 1200 minutes | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy S8. |
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 |
Talk (WCDMA): up to 1200 min Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 14 hrs Active online usage (3G): up to 11 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 12 hrs Playback (audio (Always On Display Off)): up to 67 hrs Playback (audio (Always On Display On)): up to 44 hrs Playback (video): up to 16 hrs |
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Battery Technology | Lithium polymer | - |
CELLULAR | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) | Samsung Galaxy S8 |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | TD-SCDMA / WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Android 5.0 (Lollipop) | Android 7.0 Nougat | |
User Interface | ASUS ZenUI 2.0 | - | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | Bixby | |
Payment Technology | - | Samsung Pay | |
Navigation | GPS, A-GPS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) | Samsung Galaxy S8 |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, LTE, DC-HSPA+ | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
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 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, 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 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | |
Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, SAP, PBAP, MAP, HOGP | |
NFC | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy S8 has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) | Samsung Galaxy S8 |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | AAC, MP3 | WAV, WMA, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, apt-X, DSF, DSD, MXMF, OGA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | AVC, MPEG-4, 3GP, H.264, H.263, VP8 | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 |
FEATURES | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) | Samsung Galaxy S8 |
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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, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, heart rate, pressure sensor, geomagnetic sensor | |
Security Devices | - | Fingerprint reader, eye scan | |
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) | Face Unlock, Wi-Fi Miracast, MU-MIMO technology, Fast Charging, Samsung KNOX |
OTHERS | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) | Samsung Galaxy S8 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Stereo headset, USB cable, power adapter, SIM card removal tool, micro-USB connector, 2 pair ear plugs, USB-C to Micro-USB Adapter | |
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Compliant Standards | - | IP68 | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 1.5 m |