Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML vs ZTE Boost MAX+

Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.

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Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

  • Weight

    Zenfone 2 ZE550ML: 24.8 g lighter

    Zenfone 2 ZE550ML:
    170 g
    Boost MAX+:
    194.8 g
  • Width

    Zenfone 2 ZE550ML: 5.4 mm narrower

    Zenfone 2 ZE550ML:
    77.2 mm
    Boost MAX+:
    82.6 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    Zenfone 2 ZE550ML: 0.2 in smaller diagonal

    Zenfone 2 ZE550ML:
    5.5 in
    Boost MAX+:
    5.7 in
  • Depth

    Boost MAX+: 0.7 mm thinner

    Zenfone 2 ZE550ML:
    10.9 mm
    Boost MAX+:
    10.2 mm
  • Height

    Zenfone 2 ZE550ML: 12.6 mm shorter

    Zenfone 2 ZE550ML:
    152.5 mm
    Boost MAX+:
    165.1 mm

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

  1. 1. Zenfone 2 ZE550ML

    Height:
    152.5 mm
    Width:
    77.2 mm
    Depth:
    10.9 mm +0.7 mm versus Boost MAX+
  2. 2. Boost MAX+

    Height:
    165.1 mm +12.6 mm versus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML
    Width:
    82.6 mm +5.4 mm versus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML
    Depth:
    10.2 mm

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. Zenfone 2 ZE550ML

    170 g

  2. 2. Boost MAX+

    194.8 g

    +24.8 g versus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

  1. 1. Zenfone 2 ZE550ML

    Screen diagonal:
    5.5 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    83.4 cm²
  2. 2. Boost MAX+

    Screen diagonal:
    5.7 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    89.6 cm²

Boost MAX+ has approximately 7.4% more rectangular screen area than Zenfone 2 ZE550ML.

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for Zenfone 2 ZE550ML, Boost MAX+, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageZenfone 2 ZE550MLBoost MAX+
16 GB Recorded for all phones 2 GB RAM 2 GB RAM

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. Zenfone 2 ZE550ML

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)

2. Boost MAX+

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
No

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. Zenfone 2 ZE550ML

    3000 mAh

  2. 2. Boost MAX+

    3400 mAh

    +400 mAh versus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML

Specifications

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1. Zenfone 2 ZE550ML2. Boost MAX+

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Zenfone 2 ZE550ML, Boost MAX+.
SpecificationZenfone 2 ZE550MLBoost MAX+
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 152.5 Х 77.2 Х 10.9 mm
  • 165.1 Х 82.6 Х 10.2 mm
Weight
  • 170 g
  • 194.8 g
Technology
  • IPS LCD
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 5.5" inch
  • 5.7" inch
Screen resolution
  • 720 x 1280 px
  • 720 x 1280 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 16 GB
  • 2 GB RAM
  • 16 GB
  • 2 GB RAM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
  • No
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 3000 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Po
  • 3400 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS
  • Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
  • upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow); ZenUI
  • Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Chipset
  • Intel Atom Z3560
Unknown
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Zenfone 2 ZE550ML, Boost MAX+.
SpecificationZenfone 2 ZE550MLBoost MAX+
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 83.4 cm2
  • 89.6 cm2
Screen format
  • 16:9 (height:width)
  • 16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 70.8%
  • 65.7%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 267 PPI
  • 258 PPI
Screen protection
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Zenfone 2 ZE550ML, Boost MAX+.
SpecificationZenfone 2 ZE550MLBoost MAX+
Rear camera, main
  • 13 MP
  • Single
  • 8 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 13 MP
  • AF
  • f/2.0
  • 8 MP
Functions
  • Dual-LED dual-tone flash
  • panorama
  • HDR
Unknown
Video
  • 1080p@30fps
  • 720p
Front camera, selfie
  • 5 MP
  • Single
  • 1 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 5 MP
  • f/2.0
  • 1 MP
Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for Zenfone 2 ZE550ML, Boost MAX+.
SpecificationZenfone 2 ZE550MLBoost MAX+
Processor CPU
  • Quad-core 1.8 GHz
  • Quad-core 1.2 GHz
Graphics processor GPU
  • PowerVR G6430
Unknown
Antutu 7 score *
  • 41152
Unknown
General specs
General specs — specifications for Zenfone 2 ZE550ML, Boost MAX+.
SpecificationZenfone 2 ZE550MLBoost MAX+
Release date
  • 2015
  • March
  • 2015
  • July
Colors
  • Osmium Black
  • Glamor Red
  • Ceramic White
  • Gold
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 250 EUR
  • 180 EUR
Battery life Unknown
  • Talking time- Up to 16 h (3G)
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Zenfone 2 ZE550ML, Boost MAX+.
SpecificationZenfone 2 ZE550MLBoost MAX+
SIM card
  • Dual SIM (Micro-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
  • Micro-SIM
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 TD-SCDMA - China & India -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
  • 2(1900)
  • 3(1800)
  • 4(1700/2100)
  • 5(850)
  • 8(900)
  • 28(700) - Taiwan LTE band 1(2100)
  • 7(2600)
  • 20(800) - Global LTE band 1(2100)
  • 38(2600)
  • 39(1900)
  • 40(2300)
  • 41(2500) - China & India
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA -4G - LTE
Speed
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
  • HSPA
  • LTE
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Yes
Edge
  • Yes
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • USB Host
  • microUSB 2.0
Bluetooth
  • 4.0
  • A2DP
  • EDR
  • 4.0
  • A2DP
Harmful irradiation
  • SAR EU - 0.35 W/kg (head)
Unknown
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Zenfone 2 ZE550ML, Boost MAX+.
SpecificationZenfone 2 ZE550MLBoost MAX+
Radio
  • FM radio
  • No
Others Unknown
  • Dolby Digital Plus audio enhancement audio -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for Zenfone 2 ZE550ML, Boost MAX+.
SpecificationZenfone 2 ZE550MLBoost MAX+
Dop
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • proximity
  • compass
  • Sensors Yes