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Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) vs Asus Zenfone Max (ZC550KL - 2016)
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) and Asus Zenfone Max (ZC550KL - 2016): camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Asus.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016), ahead on Design & display and Camera. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy A5 (2016) | Zenfone Max (ZC550KL - 2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.1 | 3.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| Camera | 5.4 | 3.7 |
| Connectivity | 3.6 | 3.4 |
| Battery & charging | 2.3 | 6.5 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016), if you care about…
- Storage Type
- eMMC 5.0
- against eMMC 4.5
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.1
- against Bluetooth 4.0
- Display Pixel Density
- 424 ppi
- against 267 ppi
Asus Zenfone Max (ZC550KL - 2016), if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 2,900 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 3 GB
- against 2 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 32 GB
- against 16 GB
- Battery Features
- Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
- against Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A5 (2016) | Zenfone Max (ZC550KL - 2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 7580 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | ARM Mali-T720 MP2 | Qualcomm Adreno 405 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.0 Best value | eMMC 4.5 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz Best value | 1.5 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 27,656 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 3 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 128 GB Best value | 64 GB |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A5 (2016) | Zenfone Max (ZC550KL - 2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Gold, Pink | Black, White, Orange, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 7.3 mm Best value | 10.6 mm |
| Body Width | 71 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Body Height | 144.8 mm | 156 mm |
| Weight | 155 g Best value | 202 g |
| Usable Surface | 72.5 % Best value | 69 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | — |
| Unfolded thickness | 7.3 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A5 (2016) | Zenfone Max (ZC550KL - 2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,900 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | — |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable Best value |
| Talk time | 16 h | 38 h Best value |
| Standby time | — | 914 h |
| Music playback time | 75 h | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A5 (2016) | Zenfone Max (ZC550KL - 2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.2″ | 5.5″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px Best value | 1,280 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 424 ppi Best value | 267 ppi |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 4, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 4, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A5 (2016) | Zenfone Max (ZC550KL - 2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A5 (2016) | Zenfone Max (ZC550KL - 2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A5 (2016) | Zenfone Max (ZC550KL - 2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 5.1 | Android 6 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5.1 | 6 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A5 (2016) | Zenfone Max (ZC550KL - 2016) |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Micro-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 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 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, UMTS, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 Best value | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE | A2DP, EDR |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG, DLNA, ANT+ | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG |
| USB Version | microUSB | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | 0.29 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.47 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.29 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.47 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A5 (2016) | Zenfone Max (ZC550KL - 2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, Bluetooth | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A5 (2016) | Zenfone Max (ZC550KL - 2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A5100, SM-A510F, SM-A510M, SM-A510Y, SM-A510FD, SM-A5108, SM-A510S, SM-A510K, SM-A510L, SM-A510 | Z010DD |
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