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Asus Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL vs Xiaomi Mi 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 Max (M1) ZB556KL: 53 g lighter

      Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL:
      150 g
      Mi Max:
      203 g

    • Width

      Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL: 17.4 mm narrower

      Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL:
      70.9 mm
      Mi Max:
      88.3 mm

    • Screen diagonal

      Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL: 0.99 in smaller diagonal

      Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL:
      5.45 in
      Mi Max:
      6.44 in

    • Chipset

      Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL:
      Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
      Mi Max:
      Qualcomm MSM8956 Snapdragon 650 -Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm) Prime model

    • Rear camera layout

      Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL:
      Dual
      Mi Max:
      Single

    • Depth

      Mi Max: 1.2 mm thinner

      Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL:
      8.7 mm
      Mi Max:
      7.5 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 Max (M1) ZB556KL

      Height:
      147.3 mm
      Width:
      70.9 mm
      Depth:
      8.7 mm +1.2 mm versus Mi Max

    2. 2. Mi Max

      Height:
      173.1 mm +25.8 mm versus Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
      Width:
      88.3 mm +17.4 mm versus Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
      Depth:
      7.5 mm

    Weight

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

    1. 1. Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL

      150 g

    2. 2. Mi Max

      203 g

      +53 g versus Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL

    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. 1. Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL

      Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL: Screen geometry unavailable or conflicting.

    2. 2. Mi Max

      Screen diagonal:
      6.44 in
      Aspect ratio (height:width):
      16:9
      Approximate rectangular screen area:
      114.3 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.

    Recorded RAM for Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL, Mi Max, compared at the same storage capacity.
    StorageZenfone Max (M1) ZB556KLMi Max
    32 GB 3 GB RAM Unknown
    Mi Max: Original memory entry

    16 GB · 2 GB RAM; 32/64 GB · 3 GB RAM128 GB · 4 GB RAM - Prime model

    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. Mi Max

    NFC:
    Unknown
    Headphone jack:
    Yes
    Memory card support:
    See details microSD · up to 256 GB (uses SIM 1 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.

    1. 1. Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL

      4000 mAh

    2. 2. Mi Max

      4850 mAh

      +850 mAh versus Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL

    Specifications

    Open a section for more detail. On narrow screens, swipe sideways or use Left/Right arrow keys while the table is focused. Unknown means missing data, not No. Recorded zero values are shown as recorded.

    1. Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL2. Mi Max

    Everyday essentials
    Everyday essentials — specifications for Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL, Mi Max.
    SpecificationZenfone Max (M1) ZB556KLMi Max
    Dimensions (HxWxD)
    • 147.3 Х 70.9 Х 8.7 mm
    • 173.1 Х 88.3 Х 7.5 mm
    Weight
    • 150 g
    • 203 g
    Technology
    • IPS LCD
    • IPS LCD
    Screen size
    • 5.45" inch
    • 6.44" inch
    Screen resolution
    • 720 x 1440 px
    • 1080 x 1920 px
    Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
    • 32 GB
    • 3 GB RAM
    • 16 GB
    • 2 GB RAM; 32/64 GB
    • 3 GB RAM128 GB
    • 4 GB RAM - Prime model
    Memory card support
    • microSD
    • up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
    • microSD
    • up to 256 GB (uses SIM 1 slot)
    Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
    • 4000 mAh
    • Non-removable Li-Po
    • 4850 mAh
    • Non-removable Li-Ion
    Operating system OS
    • Android 8 (Oreo); ZenUI 5
    • Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
    • upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat); MIUI 10
    Chipset
    • Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
    • Qualcomm MSM8956 Snapdragon 650 -Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm) Prime model
    Headphone jack
    • Yes
    • Yes
    Display
    Display — specifications for Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL, Mi Max.
    SpecificationZenfone Max (M1) ZB556KLMi Max
    Touchscreen
    • capacitive touchscreen
    • capacitive touchscreen
    Display colors
    • 16M
    • 16M
    Screen area
    • 86.5 cm2
    • 114.3 cm2
    Screen format
    • 16:10 (height:width)
    • 16:9 (height:width)
    Screen to body ratio
    • 82.8%
    • 74.8%
    PPI /points per inch/
    • 247 PPI
    • 342 PPI
    Screen protection Unknown
    • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
    Camera and Video
    Camera and Video — specifications for Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL, Mi Max.
    SpecificationZenfone Max (M1) ZB556KLMi Max
    Rear camera, main
    • 13 MP
    • Dual
    • 16 MP
    • Single
    Camera specs
    • 13 MP
    • f/2.0
    • 1/3''
    • 1.12µm
    • PDAF
    • 16 MP
    • PDAF
    • f/2.0
    Functions
    • LED flash
    • Dual-LED dual-tone flash
    • panorama
    • HDR
    Video
    • 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
    • 1080p@30fps
    Front camera, selfie
    • 8 MP
    • Single
    • 5 MP
    • Single
    Specifications
    • 8 MP
    • f/2.0
    • 25mm (wide)
    • 1.12µm
    • 5 MP
    • f/2.0
    Performance

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

    Performance — specifications for Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL, Mi Max.
    SpecificationZenfone Max (M1) ZB556KLMi Max
    Processor CPU
    • Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
    • Hexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72) -Octa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72)
    Graphics processor GPU
    • Adreno 505
    • Adreno 510
    GeekBench 4 Single Core * Unknown
    • 1376
    GeekBench 4 Multi-Core * Unknown
    • 3146
    GeekBench 4 RenderScript * Unknown
    • 3679
    GeekBench 4 Battery * Unknown
    • 2489
    GeekBench 5 Single Core * Unknown
    • 261
    GeekBench 5 Multi-Core * Unknown
    • 770
    General specs
    General specs — specifications for Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL, Mi Max.
    SpecificationZenfone Max (M1) ZB556KLMi Max
    Release date
    • 2018
    • October
    • 2016
    • May
    Colors
    • Deepsea Black
    • Sunlight Gold
    • Gray
    • Silver
    • Gold
    Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
    • 120 EUR
    • 150 EUR
    Body build
    • Front glass
    • aluminum body
    • Front glass
    • aluminum body
    Communication and Connectivity
    Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL, Mi Max.
    SpecificationZenfone Max (M1) ZB556KLMi Max
    SIM card
    • Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
    • dual stand-by)
    • Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM/ Micro-SIM
    • dual stand-by)
    Network
    • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE
    • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 CDMA 800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
    • 3(1800)
    • 7(2600)
    • 38(2600)
    • 39(1900)
    • 40(2300)
    • 41(2500)
    Speed
    • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
    • LTE-A Cat4 150/50 Mbps
    • HSPA
    • LTE
    GPRS
    • Yes
    • Yes
    Edge
    • Yes
    • Yes
    Wi-Fi
    • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
    • Wi-Fi Direct
    • hotspot
    • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
    • dual-band
    • Wi-Fi Direct
    • DLNA
    • hotspot
    GPS
    • Yes
    • with A-GPS
    • GLONASS
    • BDS
    • Yes
    • with A-GPS
    • GLONASS
    • BDS
    USB
    • microUSB 2.0
    • USB On-The-Go
    • microUSB 2.0
    • USB Host
    Bluetooth
    • 4.0
    • A2DP
    • LE
    • 4.2
    • A2DP
    • LE
    Harmful irradiation Unknown
    • SAR - 0.84 W/kg (head) 0.63 W/kg (body)
    Music and Audio
    Music and Audio — specifications for Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL, Mi Max.
    SpecificationZenfone Max (M1) ZB556KLMi Max
    Radio
    • FM radio
    • FM radio
    • recording
    Others
    • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
    • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
    Other features
    Other features — specifications for Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL, Mi Max.
    SpecificationZenfone Max (M1) ZB556KLMi Max
    Dop
    • Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
    • accelerometer
    • proximity
    • compass - Photo/video editor -Charging 2A/5V 10W
    • Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
    • accelerometer
    • gyro
    • proximity
    • compass
    • Infrared port - Versions: Global; Standard; Prime