ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL vs Vivo iQOO 15
The ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 20/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,714,661 vs 180,934); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL doesn't; the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL is noticeably lighter (150g vs 215g).
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 150g vs 215g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3714661 vs 180934
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 130
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 488
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 66 points higher (86/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (94/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (99/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (85/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (76/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 180934 | 3714661 | |
| Geekbench Single | 130 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 488 | 9494 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.3×70.9×8.7 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL by 95.1% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (94/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (99/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (78/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (85/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (76/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL by 66 points (86/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.