ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 20/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 180,934); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL doesn't; the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL is noticeably lighter (150g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 216g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 180934
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 130
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 488
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 62 points higher (82/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (97/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (99/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (65/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (75/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (76/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 180934 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 130 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 488 | 10243 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.3×70.9×8.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 150 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL by 96.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (97/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (99/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (65/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (75/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (76/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL by 62 points (82/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.