Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) and ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL). 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 | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-A510FD | ZC550KL | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 144.8 mm | 156 mm | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) has greater height than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016). |
| Width | 71 mm | 77.5 mm | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) has greater width than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016). |
| Depth | 7.3 mm | 10.55 mm | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) is narrower than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016). |
| Weight | 155 g | 202 g | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) is lighter than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016). |
| Body Colour | Pink | Gold | White | White | Black | |
| Body Material | Metal, glass | - | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
| SAR Value | 0.549 W/kg (body), 0.681 W/kg (head) | 0.274 W/kg (body), 0.454 W/kg (head) | |
| Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B |
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Micro SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) |
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| Display Type | OLED display | LCD display | |
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| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | IPS | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.2" | 5.5" | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016). |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1280 x 720 pixels | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) has better screen resolution than ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL). |
| Display Format | Full HD | HD | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
| Display Features | 2.5D curved glass | Full Lamination, ASUS Glove Touch technology | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | - | Qualcomm | |
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| Processor Number | - | MSM8916 | |
| Clock Speed | 1.6 GHz | 1.2 GHz | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) has higher clock speed than ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL). |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | Quad-core | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) has higher processor core quantity than ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL). |
| Graphics System (GPU) | - | Qualcomm ADRENO 306 |
| MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) |
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| RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB | Both phones have the same RAM size. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | 8 GB | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) has more internal memory than ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL). |
| User Memory | 10.7 GB | - | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 64 GB |
| CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 13 Megapixel | 13 Megapixel | Both phones have the same camera resolution. |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | - | |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.9 | F/2.0 | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016). |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| HDR Mode | - | Auto HDR mode | |
| Camera Modes | - | Panorama, Time-lapse mode, night mode, manual mode, Beauty mode | |
| Light Source | LED light | Dual LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | - | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch | Zero Shutter Lag, Blue Glass Infrared Filter, GIF animation function, ZenMotion, Smart Remove, MiniMovie, Time Rewind, All Smile |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 5 Megapixel | 5 Megapixel | Both phones have the same front camera resolution. |
| Sensor Type (Front) | CMOS | - | |
| Lens Type (Front) | - | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.9 | F/2.0 | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016). |
| Camera Modes (Front) | - | Night mode |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2900 mAh | 5000 mAh | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016). |
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| Standby Time | - | 914 hours | |
| Talk Time | 960 minutes | 2256 minutes | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016). |
| Run Time Details | Talk (WCDMA): up to 960 min Active online usage (WCDMA): up to 14 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 14 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 16 hrs Playback (video): up to 14 hrs Playback (audio): up to 75 hrs |
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 | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) |
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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 | Google Android | Android 5.0 (Lollipop) | |
| User Interface | - | ASUS ZenUI 2.0 | |
| Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | - | |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, LTE, DC-HSPA+ | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 40 | - | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, TDD 2300 | - | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.0 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, SAP, PBAP, MAP, HOGP | A2DP | |
| NFC | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | AAC, MP3 | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 | AVC, MPEG-4, 3GP, H.264, H.263, VP8 |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, geomagnetic sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, hall 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) |
| OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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