Asus ZenFone 5Q vs Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1): Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Asus ZenFone 5Q vs Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1). The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Asus ZenFone 5QAsus ZenFone 5QGlobal · 4GB · 64GB
Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1)Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1)Global · 3GB · 32GB · Version A
Technical data sheets

Basics
Asus ZenFone 5Q
Asus ZenFone 5Q
Global · 4GB · 64GB
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Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1)
Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1)
Global · 3GB · 32GB · Version A
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
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1 review
7.9
44 reviews

Technical specifications of the Asus ZenFone 5Q vs Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1)

Specs where to buy Asus ZenFone 5Q Asus ZenFone 5Q
Global · 4GB · 64GB 		Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1) prices Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1)
Global · 3GB · 32GB · Version A
Inches 6" 5.99"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 76% useful 76% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 18:9
Dimensions 76.0 mm
160.5 mm
7.8 mm 		76.0 mm
159.0 mm
8.5 mm
Weight 168 g 180 g
Micro SnapD. 630
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 636
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 71.289
v? 		116.618
v7
Battery 3300 mAh 5000 mAh
Main Camera 1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

2 		1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
OV13855
2
Selfie Camera SELF 20 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 9.0 P Android 10 Q

Brand
Brand Asus Asus
Aliases -- ZB601KL

Release Date
Release date February 2018,
6 years ago 		April 2018,
6 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Asus ZenFone 5Q
Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1)
Asus ZenFone 5Q
Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1)
Size
76.0 mm • 160.5 mm • 7.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
76.0 mm • 159.0 mm • 8.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 168 g 180 g
Usable surface 76 % 76 %
Materials Metal Aluminium alloy
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

White

Red
Black

Gray

Screen
Diagonal 6" 5.99"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 18:9 18:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2160 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2160 px
Density 402 Pixels per inch 403 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • NTSC
  • 85% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Bluelight Filter

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
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6.9
Do you think it's a nice phone?
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7.8
Is it comfortable?
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7.9
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
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7.7
Number of reviews
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44 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 2.2 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.8 GHz 8x Kryo 260 1.8 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 508 Qualcomm Adreno 509

RAM
RAM 4 GB 3 GB
Type LPDDR4 RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
71.289
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 26% of devices
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116.618
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 38% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 32 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED Color LED Notifications Color LED Notifications
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
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8.1
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
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8.4
What's your experience been with demanding games?
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7.9
Number of reviews
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44 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Double rear camera Double rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 16 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Omnivision OV13855
Type CMOS PureCel
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2
ISO -- --
Pixel size -- 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/2.9"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
--
5 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Hynix HI-556
Type
--
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ --
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
--
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
--

Features
Flash Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Dual front camera
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Front Flash

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 20 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX376 Exmor RS Omnivision OV8856
Type CMOS BSI PureCel
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ --
Pixel size 1.00 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) --
Sensor size 1/2.78" 1/4"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
--
7.2
Quality of nighttime photos
--
5.4
Quality of selfies
--
6.4
Does it have a powerful flash?
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7.6
Number of reviews
--
44 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.2
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.414 W/Kg on head
1.444 W/Kg on body 		0.378 W/Kg on head
1.464 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 0.740 W/Kg on head
1.060 W/Kg on body 		--

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
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8.3
Quality of the GPS
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8.6
And the WiFi?
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8.1
Number of reviews
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44 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
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5000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge No Yes,
10.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
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  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 5%
    Less than a day
  • 20%
    One day
  • 52%
    More than one day
  • 23%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
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44 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 9.0 P
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
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  • 23%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 58%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 19%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
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  • 13%
    Never
  • 5%
    Once a year
  • 48%
    Every six months
  • 35%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
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44 reviews
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