Review of Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL. Thorough explanation of the pros and cons of its functions and specifications/performances
Created date: 11/18/2018, 02:27:52, Updated date: 04/15/2020, 09:05:27
What are the strengths of the Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL? We explain its advantages and disadvantages when compared to other smartphone. Even if you are not used to choosing between different smartphone, you'll learn to make the decision of whether or not the Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL is right for you.
Summary of rating | Compare ratings with all 4368 smartphones |
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| Assessment Items | Scores |
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| Portability | 64/100 |
| Screen size | 81/100 |
| Screen clarity | 60/100 |
| Battery duration | 80/100 |
| Processing capability | 71/100 |
| Multitasking | 60/100 |
| Camera function | 60/100 |
Contents
- 1.The merits and demerits of Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
- 2.Features, Performance, and Reviews for the Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
- 2-1.Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL's size
- 2-2.The CPU performance of Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
- 2-3.Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL's storage capacity
- 2-4.Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL's screen
- 2-5.The camera function of Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
- 2-6.The battery performance of Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
- 2-7.Overall assessment of Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
- 3.Specifications of Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
Features, Performance, and Reviews for the Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL's size
The Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL is 2.8 inches (70.9 mm) wide, 5.8 inches (147.3 mm) tall, and 0.3 inches (8.7 mm) thick. I can just barely use it with one hand, so it may feel big to some people. In the case of the Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL, it weighs about 150 oz (150 g). The weight is such that it's hardly noticeable even when using one-handed. However, some people may find it tiring to use for long periods.
In giving an overall rating to the Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL, while it may be slightly difficult to hold, it shouldn't be much of a problem when considering its general strengths and weaknesses.
The CPU performance of Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
The 1.4GHz×8(OctaCore) processing speed of the Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL is on the higher side, so it should be able to run most apps with no problems. The performance of this phone is at a high level when compared to others released on the market so far. You can play a comparatively large amount of 3D games with next to no issues.
The Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL has 3GB of RAM, so it has plenty of space. In rare cases this amount of RAM might not be sufficient, but there shouldn't be too much stress on the machine with this amount.
The Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL has the overall operating speed of a high-end smartphone, so it will hardly ever cause you trouble. But you might need to be careful when using heavy apps like 3D games a lot.
Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL's storage capacity
The Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL has 32GB of data storage, which is plenty for taking photos, but for people who frequently shoot videos or have lots of games installed, this may not feel like enough space.
Since the Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL is compatible with SD cards, you'll be able to easily expand your storage capacity; you won't need to worry about how much internal space it has.
Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL's screen
The Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL has a 5.45 inch screen. The smartphone has a large, impressive screen, which allows you to enjoy photos and videos to the fullest. It is also very good for writing business documents and doing other work.
The resolution of the Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL's screen is pretty much standard. It shouldn't be a problem for normal use, but it might prove to be a bit dissatisfying for those who wish to better enjoy their photos, videos, or games.
The camera function of Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
The Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL has a 13 MP main camera that lets you take photos and videos in a quite high resolution. You may be a little dissatisfied with it in some situations, for example when you want to capture scenery in very high resolution or print out beautiful photos, but this should not be an issue you run into very often.
The Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL comes with a 8 MP pixel camera, which is a standard level. It's perfectly fine for selfies, but may be not as satisfying if you wish to take photos of large numbers of people, or make printouts.
The battery performance of Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
The Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL has a battery with a quite large capacity of 4000 mAh. Compared to other smartphones, the battery life of the Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL is very good and will no doubt satisfy all your needs. You won't have to worry about the battery even when you use the phone to watch videos or play games for hours on end.
Overall assessment of Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
The Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL is a high-performance smartphone. You're not likely to experience any inconvenience in general use.
The merits and demerits of Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
The merits of Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
- It feels comparably light.
- With the large display you can comfortably use it to watch videos and play games.
- Because of its large battery capacity, it is good for hours of watching videos and playing games.
- The CPU specs are quite high and using ordinary apps is almost always stress-free.
The demerits of Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
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Comparing the specifications of Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL against similar products
general rating
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | general rating | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58.4 | - | Color:Deepsea Black/Sunlight Gold, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.8 inches (70.9 mm) x 5.8 inches (147.3 mm) x 0.3 inches (8.7 mm), Weight:150 oz (150 g), Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1440, Pixel density:295 ppi, Display size:5.45 inch, OS:Android, Chipset:Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430, CPU specs:1.4GHz×8(OctaCore), RAM size:3GB, Storage size:32GB, Battery capacity:4000 mAh, Rear-camera resolution:13 MP, Front-camera resolution:8 MP | |||||
| 75.8 | Color:Midnight Blue/Meteor Silver, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.0 inches (75.7 mm) x 6.0 inches (153 mm) x 0.3 inches (7.9 mm), Weight:165 oz (165 g), Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 2246, Pixel density:401 ppi, Display size:6.2 inch, OS:Android, Chipset:Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845, CPU specs:2.7GHz+1.7GHz×8(OctaCore), RAM size:8GB, Storage size:256GB, Battery capacity:3300 mAh, Rear-camera resolution:12 MP, Front-camera resolution:8 MP | ||||||
| 70.1 | Color:Midnight Black/Moonlight White/Rouge Red, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3 inches (76.2 mm) x 6.3 inches (160.6 mm) x 0.3 inches (7.8 mm), Weight:168 oz (168 g), Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 2160, Pixel density:402 ppi, Display size:6 inch, OS:Android, Chipset:Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 ,Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430, CPU specs:2.2GHz×8(OctaCore), RAM size:4GB, Storage size:64GB, Battery capacity:3300 mAh, Rear-camera resolution:16 MP, Front-camera resolution:20 MP | ||||||
| 69.6 | Color:Midnight Blue/Meteor Silver, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.0 inches (75.7 mm) x 6.0 inches (153 mm) x 0.3 inches (7.7 mm), Weight:165 oz (165 g), Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 2246, Pixel density:401 ppi, Display size:6.2 inch, OS:Android, Chipset:Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636, CPU specs:1.8GHz+1.6GHz×8(OctaCore), RAM size:6GB, Storage size:64GB, Battery capacity:3300 mAh, Rear-camera resolution:12 MP, Front-camera resolution:8 MP | ||||||
| 55.8 | ≈ | Color:Deepsea Black/Sunlight Gold/Ruby Red, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.8 inches (70.9 mm) x 5.8 inches (147.3 mm) x 0.3 inches (8.7 mm), Weight:150 oz (150 g), Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1440, Pixel density:292 ppi, Display size:5.5 inch, OS:Android, Chipset:Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 ,Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430, CPU specs:1.4GHz×4(Quad core), RAM size:3GB, Storage size:32GB, Battery capacity:4000 mAh, Rear-camera resolution:13 MP, Front-camera resolution:13 MP | |||||
| 70.2 | Color:Meteor Silver/Deepsea Black, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.0 inches (76 mm) x 6.3 inches (159 mm) x 0.3 inches (8.5 mm), Weight:180 oz (180 g), Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 2160, Pixel density:403 ppi, Display size:5.99 inch, OS:Android, Chipset:Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636, CPU specs:1.8GHz+1.6GHz×8(OctaCore), RAM size:6GB, Storage size:128GB, Battery capacity:5000 mAh, Rear-camera resolution:16 MP, Front-camera resolution:16 MP | ||||||
| 75.0 | Color:Black, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3 inches (76.2 mm) x 6.3 inches (158.8 mm) x 0.3 inches (8.3 mm), Weight:200 oz (200 g), Display type:AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 2160, Pixel density:402 ppi, Display size:6 inch, OS:Android, Chipset:Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845, CPU specs:2.96GHz+1.7GHz×8(OctaCore), RAM size:8GB, Storage size:512GB, Battery capacity:4000 mAh, Rear-camera resolution:12 MP, Front-camera resolution:8 MP | ||||||
| 83.2 | Color:Black, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.1 inches (78 mm) x 6.7 inches (171 mm) x 0.4 inches (9.9 mm), Weight:240 oz (240 g), Display type:AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 2340, Pixel density:391 ppi, Display size:6.59 inch, OS:Android, Chipset:Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865, CPU specs:2.84GHz+2.42GHz+1.8GHz×8(OctaCore), RAM size:12GB, Storage size:256GB, Battery capacity:6000 mAh, Rear-camera resolution:64 MP, Front-camera resolution:24 MP | ||||||
body size
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | body size | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57.7 | - | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.8 inches (70.9 mm) x 5.8 inches (147.3 mm) x 0.3 inches (8.7 mm) | |||||
| 54.5 | ≈ | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.9 inches (73 mm) x 6.0 inches (152.6 mm) x 0.3 inches (8.8 mm) | |||||
| 53.1 | ≈ | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.0 inches (75.6 mm) x 6.0 inches (153 mm) x 0.3 inches (7.7 mm) | |||||
| 53.1 | ≈ | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.0 inches (75.6 mm) x 6.0 inches (153 mm) x 0.3 inches (7.7 mm) | |||||
| 51.1 | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.0 inches (76 mm) x 6.3 inches (160.5 mm) x 0.3 inches (7.7 mm) | ||||||
| 50.7 | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.0 inches (76 mm) x 6.3 inches (159 mm) x 0.3 inches (8.5 mm) | ||||||
| 52.8 | ≈ | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.0 inches (75.7 mm) x 6.0 inches (153 mm) x 0.3 inches (7.9 mm) | |||||
| 50.8 | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3 inches (76.2 mm) x 6.3 inches (160.6 mm) x 0.3 inches (7.8 mm) | ||||||
body weight
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | body weight | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70.3 | - | Weight:150 oz (150 g) | |||||
| 66.4 | ≈ | Weight:160 oz (160 g) | |||||
| 64.4 | Weight:165 oz (165 g) | ||||||
| 64.4 | Weight:165 oz (165 g) | ||||||
| 63.2 | Weight:168 oz (168 g) | ||||||
| 58.4 | Weight:180 oz (180 g) | ||||||
| 64.4 | Weight:165 oz (165 g) | ||||||
| 63.2 | Weight:168 oz (168 g) | ||||||
screen size
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | screen size | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81.2 | - | Display size:5.45 inch | |||||
| 85.2 | ≈ | Display size:5.7 inch | |||||
| 90.3 | Display size:6.2 inch | ||||||
| 90.3 | Display size:6.2 inch | ||||||
| 90.0 | Display size:6 inch | ||||||
| 89.8 | Display size:5.99 inch | ||||||
| 90.3 | Display size:6.2 inch | ||||||
| 90.0 | Display size:6 inch | ||||||
screen resolution
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | screen resolution | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.6 | - | ||||||
| 72.7 | |||||||
| 74.0 | |||||||
| 74.0 | |||||||
| 72.7 | |||||||
| 72.7 | |||||||
| 74.0 | |||||||
| 72.7 | |||||||
RAM capacity
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | RAM capacity | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60.0 | - | RAM size:3GB | |||||
| 70.0 | RAM size:4GB | ||||||
| 90.0 | RAM size:6GB | ||||||
| 90.0 | RAM size:6GB | ||||||
| 70.0 | RAM size:4GB | ||||||
| 90.0 | RAM size:6GB | ||||||
| 93.4 | RAM size:8GB | ||||||
| 70.0 | RAM size:4GB | ||||||
storage size
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | storage size | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55.5 | - | Storage size:32GB | |||||
| 55.5 | ≈ | Storage size:32GB | |||||
| 90.0 | Storage size:128GB | ||||||
| 67.0 | Storage size:64GB | ||||||
| 67.0 | Storage size:64GB | ||||||
| 90.0 | Storage size:128GB | ||||||
| 91.5 | Storage size:256GB | ||||||
| 67.0 | Storage size:64GB | ||||||
battery
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | battery | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80.0 | - | Battery capacity:4000 mAh | |||||
| 80.4 | ≈ | Battery capacity:4130 mAh | |||||
| 69.5 | Battery capacity:3300 mAh | ||||||
| 69.5 | Battery capacity:3300 mAh | ||||||
| 69.5 | Battery capacity:3300 mAh | ||||||
| 83.0 | ≈ | Battery capacity:5000 mAh | |||||
| 69.5 | Battery capacity:3300 mAh | ||||||
| 69.5 | Battery capacity:3300 mAh | ||||||
rear-camera resolution
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | rear-camera resolution | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61.7 | - | Rear-camera resolution:13 MP | |||||
| 68.8 | Rear-camera resolution:16 MP | ||||||
| 59.3 | ≈ | Rear-camera resolution:12 MP | |||||
| 59.3 | ≈ | Rear-camera resolution:12 MP | |||||
| 68.8 | Rear-camera resolution:16 MP | ||||||
| 68.8 | Rear-camera resolution:16 MP | ||||||
| 59.3 | ≈ | Rear-camera resolution:12 MP | |||||
| 68.8 | Rear-camera resolution:16 MP | ||||||
front-camera resolution
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | front-camera resolution | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58.3 | - | Front-camera resolution:8 MP | |||||
| 58.3 | ≈ | Front-camera resolution:8 MP | |||||
| 58.3 | ≈ | Front-camera resolution:8 MP | |||||
| 58.3 | ≈ | Front-camera resolution:8 MP | |||||
| 81.0 | Front-camera resolution:20 MP | ||||||
| 75.4 | Front-camera resolution:16 MP | ||||||
| 58.3 | ≈ | Front-camera resolution:8 MP | |||||
| 81.0 | Front-camera resolution:20 MP | ||||||
grip
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | grip | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64.0 | - | Color:Deepsea Black/Sunlight Gold, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.8 inches (70.9 mm) x 5.8 inches (147.3 mm) x 0.3 inches (8.7 mm), Weight:150 oz (150 g) | |||||
| 60.5 | ≈ | Color:/ /, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.9 inches (73 mm) x 6.0 inches (152.6 mm) x 0.3 inches (8.8 mm), Weight:160 oz (160 g) | |||||
| 58.7 | Color:/, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.0 inches (75.6 mm) x 6.0 inches (153 mm) x 0.3 inches (7.7 mm), Weight:165 oz (165 g) | ||||||
| 58.7 | Color:/, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.0 inches (75.6 mm) x 6.0 inches (153 mm) x 0.3 inches (7.7 mm), Weight:165 oz (165 g) | ||||||
| 57.1 | Color:/ /, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.0 inches (76 mm) x 6.3 inches (160.5 mm) x 0.3 inches (7.7 mm), Weight:168 oz (168 g) | ||||||
| 54.5 | Color:Meteor Silver/Deepsea Black, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.0 inches (76 mm) x 6.3 inches (159 mm) x 0.3 inches (8.5 mm), Weight:180 oz (180 g) | ||||||
| 58.6 | Color:Midnight Blue/Meteor Silver, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.0 inches (75.7 mm) x 6.0 inches (153 mm) x 0.3 inches (7.9 mm), Weight:165 oz (165 g) | ||||||
| 57.0 | Color:Midnight Black/Moonlight White/Rouge Red, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3 inches (76.2 mm) x 6.3 inches (160.6 mm) x 0.3 inches (7.8 mm), Weight:168 oz (168 g) | ||||||
screen cleanliness
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | screen cleanliness | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60.3 | - | Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1440, Pixel density:295 ppi | |||||
| 85.5 | Display type:IPS, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 2160, Pixel density:423 ppi | ||||||
| 84.9 | Display type:Super IPS+, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 2246, Pixel density:401 ppi | ||||||
| 84.9 | Display type:Super IPS+, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 2246, Pixel density:401 ppi | ||||||
| 84.9 | Display type:IPS, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 2160, Pixel density:402 ppi | ||||||
| 84.9 | Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 2160, Pixel density:403 ppi | ||||||
| 84.9 | Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 2246, Pixel density:401 ppi | ||||||
| 84.9 | Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 2160, Pixel density:402 ppi | ||||||
performance
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | performance | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72.0 | - | OS:Android, Chipset:Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430, CPU specs:1.4GHz×8(OctaCore), RAM size:3GB | |||||
| 82.1 | OS:Android, Chipset:MT6750T, CPU specs:1.5GHz×8(OctaCore), RAM size:4GB | ||||||
| 91.8 | OS:Android, Chipset:Snapdragon 845 SDM845, CPU specs:2.8GHz×8(OctaCore), RAM size:6GB | ||||||
| 91.2 | OS:Android, Chipset:Snapdragon 636, CPU specs:1.8GHz×8(OctaCore), RAM size:6GB | ||||||
| 90.6 | OS:Android, Chipset:Snapdragon 630, CPU specs:2.2GHz×8(OctaCore), RAM size:4GB | ||||||
| 88.5 | OS:Android, Chipset:Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636, CPU specs:1.8GHz+1.6GHz×8(OctaCore), RAM size:6GB | ||||||
| 94.2 | OS:Android, Chipset:Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845, CPU specs:2.7GHz+1.7GHz×8(OctaCore), RAM size:8GB | ||||||
| 90.6 | OS:Android, Chipset:Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 ,Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430, CPU specs:2.2GHz×8(OctaCore), RAM size:4GB | ||||||
Specifications of Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
| Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL | ||||
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| Maker | Asus | |||
| Release date | 10, 2018 | |||
| Color | Deepsea Black/Sunlight Gold | |||
| OS | Android | |||
| Dimensions (width x height x thickness) | 2.8 inches (70.9 mm) x 5.8 inches (147.3 mm) x 0.3 inches (8.7 mm) | |||
| Weight | 150 oz (150 g) | |||
| Display size | 5.45 inch | |||
| Display type | IPS LCD | |||
| Screen resolution (width x height) | 720 x 1440 | |||
| Pixel density | 295 ppi | |||
| Battery capacity | 4000 mAh | |||
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 | |||
| CPU specs | 1.4GHz×8(OctaCore) | |||
| RAM size | 3GB | |||
| Storage size | 32GB | |||
| Rear-camera resolution | 13 MP | |||
| Front-camera resolution | 8 MP | |||
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