Side-by-side technical data
Asus Zenfone Max (ZC550KL - 2016) vs Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
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 Zenfone 12 Ultra, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Zenfone Max (ZC550KL - 2016) | Zenfone 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 3.9 | 8.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.3 | 9.6 |
| Camera | 3.7 | 8.2 |
| Connectivity | 3.4 | 8.5 |
| Battery & charging | 6.5 | 8.2 |
Which one is for you?
Asus Zenfone Max (ZC550KL - 2016), if you care about…
- Weight
- 202 g
- against 220 g
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,500 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 3 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, 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, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.0
- against eMMC 4.5
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Zenfone Max (ZC550KL - 2016) | Zenfone 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 3 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 405 | Qualcomm Adreno 830 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 4.5 | UFS 4.0 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.5 GHz | 4.32 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 27,656 | 2,702,580 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 3,234 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 10,059 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core CPU with 2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L cores and 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | LPDDR5X Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | — | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 5,678 |
| Maximum memory card | 64 GB | — |
Design
| Specification | Zenfone Max (ZC550KL - 2016) | Zenfone 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Orange, Blue | Black, White, Green, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 10.6 mm | 8.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Body Height | 156 mm | 163.8 mm |
| Weight | 202 g Best value | 220 g |
| Usable Surface | 69 % | 88 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | — | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | D |
| Repairability Class | — | C |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | 45 |
| Unfolded thickness | — | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Battery
| Specification | Zenfone Max (ZC550KL - 2016) | Zenfone 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | A |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 65 W |
| Battery Features | Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Battery Endurance | — | 61 h |
| Wireless charging power | — | 15 W |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,200 |
| Talk time | 38 h | — |
| Standby time | 914 h | — |
| Music playback time | — | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | — |
Display
| Specification | Zenfone Max (ZC550KL - 2016) | Zenfone 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 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 | 1,280 px | 2,400 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 267 ppi | 388 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 144 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 4, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs Level 6, HDR10, Always-On Display, LTPO, 10-Bit Panel, DCI-P3, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant |
| 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 (ZC550KL - 2016) | Zenfone 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Zenfone Max (ZC550KL - 2016) | Zenfone 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Cooling System, Hall Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Zenfone Max (ZC550KL - 2016) | Zenfone 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 6 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6 | 15 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Direct OS Updates | No | No |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
| Widevine L1 | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Zenfone Max (ZC550KL - 2016) | Zenfone 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Micro-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| 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 B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 B13, 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, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, 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 | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Tri-Band |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR | 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, DLNA, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB Type-C |
| SAR American Head | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | — | — |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 3,500 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Zenfone Max (ZC550KL - 2016) | Zenfone 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless Best value |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Zenfone Max (ZC550KL - 2016) | Zenfone 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Zenfone Max (ZC550KL - 2016) | Zenfone 12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
