Asus Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL vs T-Mobile MDA Basic
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.
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Weight
MDA Basic: 40 g lighter
- Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL:
- 150 g
- MDA Basic:
- 110 g
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Width
MDA Basic: 11.9 mm narrower
- Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL:
- 70.9 mm
- MDA Basic:
- 59 mm
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Screen diagonal
MDA Basic: 2.65 in smaller diagonal
- Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL:
- 5.45 in
- MDA Basic:
- 2.8 in
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Chipset
- Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL:
- Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
- MDA Basic:
- TI OMAP 850
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Rear camera layout
- Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL:
- Dual
- MDA Basic:
- Single
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Depth
Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL: 7.3 mm thinner
- Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL:
- 8.7 mm
- MDA Basic:
- 16 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. Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
- Height:
- 147.3 mm +42.3 mm versus MDA Basic
- Width:
- 70.9 mm +11.9 mm versus MDA Basic
- Depth:
- 8.7 mm
2. MDA Basic
- Height:
- 105 mm
- Width:
- 59 mm
- Depth:
- 16 mm +7.3 mm versus Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
Weight
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
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.
At least two phones need compatible screen dimensions for a drawing.
1. Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL: Screen geometry unavailable or conflicting.
2. MDA Basic
- Screen diagonal:
- 2.8 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 4:3
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 24.3 cm²
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.
| Storage | Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL | MDA Basic |
|---|---|---|
| 32 GB | 3 GB RAM | Unknown |
MDA Basic: Original memory entry
128 MB RAM · 256 MB ROM
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 Max (M1) ZB556KL
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
2. MDA Basic
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- No
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD (dedicated slot)
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.
Specifications
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Everyday essentials
| Specification | Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL | MDA Basic |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
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| Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded. |
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| Memory card support |
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| Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied. |
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| Chipset |
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| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL | MDA Basic |
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| Touchscreen |
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| Display colors |
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| Screen area |
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| Screen to body ratio |
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| PPI /points per inch/ |
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Camera and Video
| Specification | Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL | MDA Basic |
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| Rear camera, main |
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| Camera specs |
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| Functions |
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Unknown |
| Video |
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| Front camera, selfie |
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| Specifications |
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Unknown |
Performance
| Specification | Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL | MDA Basic |
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| Processor CPU |
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| Graphics processor GPU |
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Unknown |
General specs
| Specification | Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL | MDA Basic |
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| Release date |
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| Colors |
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| Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer. |
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Unknown |
| Battery life | Unknown |
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| Body build |
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Unknown |
Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL | MDA Basic |
|---|---|---|
| SIM card |
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| Network |
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Unknown |
| Speed |
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Unknown |
| GPRS |
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| Edge |
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| Wi-Fi |
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| GPS |
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| USB |
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| Bluetooth |
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Music and Audio
| Specification | Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL | MDA Basic |
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| Radio |
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| Others |
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Other features
| Specification | Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL | MDA Basic |
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| Dop |
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