| Hardware and OS | Asus Zenfone Max (M1) | |
| Operating system | Android 7.1 (Nougat) | |
| Processor | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 or Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 | |
| GPU | Adreno 308 or Adreno 505 | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Internal Storage | 16GB / 32GB | |
| Memory Card Slot | microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot) | |
| User Interface | Yes, ZenUI 5.0 | |
| Display | Asus Zenfone Max (M1) | other phones |
| Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen | |
| Size | 5.5 inches, 88.1 cm2 | |
| Resolution | 720 x 1440 pixels, 16:10 ratio | |
| Colors | 16M Colors | |
| Pixel Density | ~245 ppi density | |
| Touchscreen | Yes, up to 5 fingers | |
| Protection | Not Included | |
| Features | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, 5.5 inches, 88.1 cm2 (~84.4% screen-to-body ratio), 720 x 1440 pixels, 16:10 ratio , (~245 ppi density), Up to 5 fingers Multitouch | |
| Connectivity | Asus Zenfone Max (M1) | other phones |
| 4G Network | LTE | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | |
| NFC | No | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | |
| SIM | Nano SIM | |
| Dual SIM | Nano-SIM, dual stand-by | |
| Camera | Asus Zenfone Max (M1) | other phones |
| Main camera | Dual: 13 MP (f/2.0), 8 MP (17mm, no AF), gyro EIS, phase detection autofocus, LED flash | |
| Features | Yes with LED Flash | |
| Image | 720 x 1440 pixels | |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP (f/2.2, 25mm), gyro EIS | |
| Multimedia | Asus Zenfone Max (M1) | other phones |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | |
| Radio | Yes Support FM Radio | |
| Video Out | Not Support | |
| Ring Tones | MP3, WAV ringtones | |
| 3.5 mm Jack | yes | |
| Design | Asus Zenfone Max (M1) | other phones |
| Dimensions | 147.3 x 70.9 x 8.7 mm (5.80 x 2.79 x 0.34 in) | |
| Weight | 150 g (5.29 oz) | |
| Battery | Asus Zenfone Max (M1) | other phones |
| Capacity | 4000 mAh battery | |
| Placement | Non-Removable | |
| Other | Asus Zenfone Max (M1) | other phones |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass | |