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Samsung Galaxy A8 vs Asus Zenfone Max (ZC550KL - 2016)
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A8 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 A8, ahead on Design & display and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy A8 | Zenfone Max (ZC550KL - 2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.0 | 3.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.5 | 1.3 |
| Camera | 3.9 | 3.7 |
| Connectivity | 4.4 | 3.4 |
| Battery & charging | 2.3 | 6.5 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A8, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.1
- against Bluetooth 4.0
- Display Pixel Density
- 386 ppi
- against 267 ppi
Asus Zenfone Max (ZC550KL - 2016), if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 3,050 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 3 GB
- against 2 GB
- Talk time
- 38 h
- against 17 h
- OS Version
- 6
- against 5.1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A8 | Zenfone Max (ZC550KL - 2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 405 | Qualcomm Adreno 405 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 4.5 | eMMC 4.5 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.8 GHz Best value | 1.5 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 27,656 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with four 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 cores. | 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 | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 128 GB Best value | 64 GB |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A8 | Zenfone Max (ZC550KL - 2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Black, Gold | Black, White, Orange, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 5.9 mm Best value | 10.6 mm |
| Body Width | 76.8 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Body Height | 158 mm | 156 mm |
| Weight | 151 g Best value | 202 g |
| Usable Surface | 73.8 % Best value | 69 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Metal | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A8 | Zenfone Max (ZC550KL - 2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,050 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | 17 h | 38 h Best value |
| Standby time | — | 914 h |
| Music playback time | 51 h | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A8 | Zenfone Max (ZC550KL - 2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.7″ Best value | 5.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px Best value | 1,280 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 386 ppi Best value | 267 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 3.859 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 4, Capacitive Touch | Gorilla Glass 4, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A8 | Zenfone Max (ZC550KL - 2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A8 | Zenfone Max (ZC550KL - 2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A8 | 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 A8 | Zenfone Max (ZC550KL - 2016) |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual 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 | 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, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value | 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, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG |
| USB Version | microUSB | microUSB |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.32 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.55 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | — | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A8 | Zenfone Max (ZC550KL - 2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, EDR, LE, Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A8 | Zenfone Max (ZC550KL - 2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A8000, SM-A800F | Z010DD |
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