Asus Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A: specs comparison

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: 38 g lighter

Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL:

150 g

Redmi 8A:

188 g
Width

Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL: 4.5 mm narrower

Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL:

70.9 mm

Redmi 8A:

75.4 mm
Screen diagonal

Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL: 0.75 in smaller diagonal

Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL:

5.45 in

Redmi 8A:

6.2 in
Chipset

Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL:

Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)

Redmi 8A:

Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)
Rear camera layout

Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL:

Dual

Redmi 8A:

Single
Depth

Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL: 0.7 mm thinner

Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL:

8.7 mm

Redmi 8A:

9.4 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
Width:

70.9 mm
Depth:

8.7 mm
2. Redmi 8A

Height:

156.5 mm +9.2 mm versus Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
Width:

75.4 mm +4.5 mm versus Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
Depth:

9.4 mm +0.7 mm versus Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL

Weight

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

1. Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL

150 g
2. Redmi 8A

188 g

+38 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. Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL

Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL: Screen geometry unavailable or conflicting.
2. Redmi 8A

Screen diagonal:

6.2 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

19:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

95.9 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, Redmi 8A, compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL	Redmi 8A
32 GB Recorded for all phones	3 GB RAM	2 / 3 GB RAM Alternative RAM configurations

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. Redmi 8A

NFC:: Unknown
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 512 GB (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.

1. Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL

4000 mAh
2. Redmi 8A

5000 mAh

+1000 mAh versus Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL

Specifications

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1. Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL2. Redmi 8A

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL, Redmi 8A.
Specification	Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL	Redmi 8A
Dimensions (HxWxD)	147.3 Х 70.9 Х 8.7 mm	156.5 Х 75.4 Х 9.4 mm
Weight	150 g	188 g
Technology	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Screen size	5.45" inch	6.2" inch
Screen resolution	720 x 1440 px	720 x 1520 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	32 GB 3 GB RAM	32GB 2GB RAM 32GB 3GB RAM
Memory card support	microSD up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)	microSD up to 512 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	4000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po	5000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS	Android 8 (Oreo); ZenUI 5	Android 9.0 (Pie)
Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)	Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL, Redmi 8A.
Specification	Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL	Redmi 8A
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	86.5 cm2	95.9 cm2
Screen format	16:10 (height:width)	19:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	82.8%	81.3%
PPI /points per inch/	247 PPI	271 PPI
Screen protection	Unknown	Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL, Redmi 8A.
Specification	Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL	Redmi 8A
Rear camera, main	13 MP Dual	12 MP Single
Camera specs	13 MP f/2.0 1/3'' 1.12µm PDAF	12 MP f/1.8 1/2.55'' 1.4µm dual pixel PDAF
Functions	LED flash	HDR
Video	1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	8 MP Single	8 MP Single
Specifications	8 MP f/2.0 25mm (wide) 1.12µm	8 MP f/2.0 1.12µm

Performance

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

Performance — specifications for Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL, Redmi 8A.
Specification	Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL	Redmi 8A
Processor CPU	Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53	Octa-core (2x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 6x1.45 GHz Cortex A53)
Graphics processor GPU	Adreno 505	Adreno 505
GeekBench 4 Single Core *	Unknown	864
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *	Unknown	3669
Antutu 8 score *	Unknown	87337

General specs

General specs — specifications for Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL, Redmi 8A.
Specification	Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL	Redmi 8A
Release date	2018 October	2019 September
Colors	Deepsea Black Sunlight Gold	Midnight Black Ocean Blue Sunset Red
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	120 EUR	100 EUR
Body build	Front glass aluminum body	Front glass plastic body

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL, Redmi 8A.
Specification	Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL	Redmi 8A
SIM card	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)	Dual SIM (Nano-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 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 2(1900) 3(1800) 4(1700/2100) 5(850) 7(2600) 8(900) 20(800) 38(2600) 40(2300) - Global LTE band 1(2100) 40(2300) 41(2500) - India LTE band 1(2100) 34(2000) 39(1900) 41(2500) - China
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE-A Cat4 150/50 Mbps	HSPA LTE-A
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi Direct hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi Direct hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS BDS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS BDS
USB	microUSB 2.0 USB On-The-Go	2.0 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth	4.0 A2DP LE	4.2 A2DP LE

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL, Redmi 8A.
Specification	Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL	Redmi 8A
Radio	FM radio	FM radio built-in antenna
Others	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Other features — specifications for Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL, Redmi 8A.
Specification	Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL	Redmi 8A
Dop	Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted) accelerometer proximity compass - Photo/video editor -Charging 2A/5V 10W	Sensors Accelerometer proximity compass Infrared port - Fast battery charging 18W - Splash resistant

Asus Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A

Asus Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL

Xiaomi Redmi 8A