Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) and Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra. 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) | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | ZC550KL | G3221 | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 156 mm | 165 mm | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra has greater height than ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL). |
| Width | 77.5 mm | 79 mm | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra has greater width than ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL). |
| Depth | 10.55 mm | 8.1 mm | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra is narrower than ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL). |
| Weight | 202 g | 188 g | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra is lighter than ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL). |
| Body Colour | White | Black | Black | White | Gold | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
| SAR Value | 0.274 W/kg (body), 0.454 W/kg (head) | 1.12 W/kg (body), 0.43 W/kg (head) | |
| Integrated Components | - | FM radio | |
| Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B |
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Micro SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Single-SIM |
| DISPLAY | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra |
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| Display Type | LCD display | LCD display | |
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| Display Technology | IPS | TFT | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.5" | 6" | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra has larger screen size than ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL). |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1280 x 720 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra has better screen resolution than ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL). |
| Display Format | HD | Full HD | |
| Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours | |
| Display Enhancement Technology | - | Super Vivid mode | |
| Display Features | Full Lamination, ASUS Glove Touch technology | 2.5D Glass, Image Enhance Technology | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm | MediaTek | |
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| Processor Number | MSM8916 | MT6757 | |
| Clock Speed | 1.2 GHz | 2.3 GHz | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra has higher clock speed than ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL). |
| Processor Core Qty | Quad-core | 8-core | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra has higher processor core quantity than ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL). |
| 64-bit Architecture | - | Yes | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra has 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 306 | Mali T880 MP2 |
| MEMORY | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra |
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| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra has more RAM than ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL). |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 8 GB | 32 GB | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra has more internal memory than ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL). |
| User Memory | - | 24 GB | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 64 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB |
| CAMERA | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 13 Megapixel | 23 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra has better camera resolution than ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL). |
| Sensor Size | - | 1/2.3" | |
| Sensor Name | - | Sony Exmor RS IMX300 sensor | |
| Lens Type | - | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/2.0 | Both phones have the same camera lens aperture. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | - | 120 mm | |
| Digital Zoom | - | 5x | |
| Special Effects | - | HDR, Creative effect | |
| HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
| Camera Modes | Panorama, Time-lapse mode, night mode, manual mode, Beauty mode | Red-Eye Reduction, Panorama, AR Effect mode, SteadyShot, Timeshift burst, Superior Auto mode, low-light shots | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Smile shutter | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra has face detection. |
| Light Source | Dual LED flash | LED light | |
| Video Resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Zero Shutter Lag, Blue Glass Infrared Filter, GIF animation function, ZenMotion, Smart Remove, MiniMovie, Time Rewind, All Smile | Quick Launch, Object tracking, Scene recognition, Sound Photo, Quick Capture, Hybrid Auto focus, Touch Capture, Hand Shutter, Stereo Audio Recording, geotagging |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 5 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra has better front camera resolution than ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL). |
| Sensor Size (Front) | - | 1/2.6" | |
| Sensor Name (Front) | - | Sony Exmor RS IMX234 sensor | |
| Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/2.0 | Both phones have the same front camera lens aperture. |
| Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic | |
| Special Effects (Front) | - | Smart Selfie Flash | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | Night mode | Low-light shots | |
| Light Source (Front) | - | Flash | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | |
| Camera Features (Front) | - | Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 5000 mAh | 2700 mAh | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) has larger battery capacity than Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | - | Pump Express+ 2.0 Quick Charge technology | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra has fast charging technology. |
| Standby Time | 914 hours | 708 hours | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) has longer standby time than Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra. |
| Talk Time | 2256 minutes | 796 minutes | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) has longer battery life when making calls than Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra. |
| 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 (GSM): up to 796 min Standby (GSM): up to 658 hrs Talk (3G): up to 713 min Standby (3G): up to 708 hrs Standby (LTE): up to 671 hrs Playback (Music): up to 3897 min Playback (video): up to 518 min |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium polymer | - |
| CELLULAR | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | 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 | - | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, LTE, DC-HSPA+ | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, SPP, GAP, GOEP, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, SAP, AVCTP, BNEP, GAVDP, PBAP, MAP, DIP, RFCOMM, GATT, HOGP, IOPT | |
| NFC | - | Yes | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| WLAN Security | - | WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES, EAP SIM, EAP-TTLS/MSCHAPv2, EAP-AKA, EAP-TLS, PEAPv0/EAP-MSCHAPv2, PEAPv1/EAP-GTC, EAP-PWD | |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | AAC, MP3 | WAV, AAC, MPEG 1 Audio, MPEG 2 Audio, MPEG 2.5 Audio, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, LPCM, AAC +, eAAC+, MIDI, MPEG1 Layer3, apt-X, OTA, MP4, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, 3GPP | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | AVC, MPEG-4, 3GP, H.264, H.263, VP8 | AVI, MPEG-4, DivX, 3GP, H.264, H.263, WebM, VP8, VP9, MPEG4-ASP, 3GPP | |
| Sound Enhancements | - | Surround sound (VPT) |
| FEATURES | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra |
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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, hall sensor | |
| 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) | Text-to-Speech (text recognition), xLOUD technology, intelligent typing (SWIFTKEY), intelligent typing (Gesture), Wi-Fi Miracast, Multi Window, Clear Phase technology, Screen mirroring, Clear Audio+, Clear Bass, Dynamic normaliser, Ultra STAMINA Mode, Smart backlight control, Alarm Clock, handwriting recognition, Noise suppression, Smart cleaner, Qnovo Adaptive Charging, STAMINA Mode, Screen zooming |
| OTHERS | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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