Side-by-side technical data
Asus Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL vs Asus ROG Phone 8
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Your pick: Asus ROG Phone 8, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL | ROG Phone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.2 | 8.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.6 | 8.6 |
| Camera | 5.5 | 7.7 |
| Connectivity | 3.5 | 8.0 |
| Battery & charging | 3.5 | 8.2 |
Which one is for you?
Asus Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL, if you care about…
- Weight
- 150 g
- against 225 g
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Asus ROG Phone 8, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,500 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 3 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.0
- against eMMC 5.1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL | ROG Phone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 505 | Qualcomm Adreno 750 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 4.0 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.4 GHz | 3.3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 2,343,070 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 2,213 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 7,325 |
| CPU Description | — | Octa-core processor with Cortex-X4, Cortex-A720 and Cortex-A520 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR5X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | — | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Design
| Specification | Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL | ROG Phone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Gold, Red | Black, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8.7 mm Best value | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 70.9 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Body Height | 147.3 mm | 163.8 mm |
| Weight | 150 g Best value | 225 g |
| Usable Surface | 84.4 % | 88.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value |
| Resistance Features | — | IP68, Pressure-Sensitive Zones, RGB Light Strip |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | 8.7 mm | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Battery
| Specification | Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL | ROG Phone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 5,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 65 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | 15 W |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | 36 h | — |
| Standby time | — | — |
| Music playback time | — | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | — |
Display
| Specification | Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL | ROG Phone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | LTPO AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 2,500 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ | 6.78″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,440 px | 2,400 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 245 ppi | 388 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 165 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 720 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | — |
| Display Features | — | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, DC Dimming, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO, One Billion Colors, DCI-P3, Color LED Notifications, Scratch Resistant, 10-Bit Panel |
| Integrated Projector | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | — | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — |
| Display colors | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL | ROG Phone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL | ROG Phone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Gaming Buttons |
Software
| Specification | Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL | ROG Phone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 | 14 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Direct OS Updates | — | No |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL | ROG Phone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B40 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, DLNA, VoLTE, VoNR, DisplayPort output |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| SAR American Head | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | — | — |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
| Max. download speed | — | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL | ROG Phone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 3 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless Best value |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL | ROG Phone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL | ROG Phone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
