Tech review of Asus ZenFone Max ZC550KL

Asus ZenFone Max ZC550KL: a technical overview based on VRM24’s recorded device data.

Design and display

Type: Smartphone; Announced: 2015, August; Dimensions: 156 x 77.5 x 10.6 mm (6.14 x 3.05 x 0.42 in); Weight: 202 g (7.13 oz); Display: IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors; Size: 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~69.0% screen-to-body ratio); Resolution: 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio; Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 4.

Display size and resolution describe the viewing format; brightness, colour accuracy and durability require separate testing.

Platform and memory

OS: Android 5.0.1 (Lollipop), ZenUI; Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916; CPU: Quad-Core Cortex-A53 1.2 GHz; GPU: Adreno 306; RAM: 2 GB; Storage: 8 GB or 16 GB; Memory card: Micro SD, up to 64 GB (dedicated slot).

The chipset and memory describe the hardware configuration. They do not establish measured speed, gaming performance or current software support.

Cameras

Rear camera: 13 MP, f/2.0, Laser AF; Rear video: 1080p, 30fps; Front camera: 5 MP, f/2.0.

These are the recorded camera specifications. Image quality and stabilisation cannot be judged from resolution alone.

Battery and connections

Battery capacity: Li-Po 5000 mAh; Battery model: C11P1508; Charging port: Micro USB 2.0, USB On-The-Go; Headphone jack: 3.5mm Jack; Interfaces: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP, EDR; Networks: GSM / HSPA / LTE; SIM: Dual SIM.

Battery capacity is not a measured runtime. Charging speed, battery condition and compatibility of replacement parts need separate verification.

What the specifications tell us

Use this overview to compare the recorded configuration with your needs. It does not provide benchmarks or hands-on performance measurements.