Asus ZenFone Max (M2) vs Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1): Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Asus ZenFone Max (M2) vs Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1). The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Asus ZenFone Max (M2)Asus ZenFone Max (M2)Global · 3GB · 32GB · Version A
Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1)Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1)Global · 3GB · 32GB · Version A
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Basics
Asus ZenFone Max (M2)
Asus ZenFone Max (M2)
Global · 3GB · 32GB · Version A
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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
9.0
8 reviews
7.9
44 reviews

Technical specifications of the Asus ZenFone Max (M2) vs Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1)

Specs where to buy Asus ZenFone Max (M2) Asus ZenFone Max (M2)
Global · 3GB · 32GB · Version A 		Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1) prices Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1)
Global · 3GB · 32GB · Version A
Inches 6.26" 5.99"
Resolution HD+ FHD+
Usable surface 80% useful 76% useful
Aspect Ratio 19:9 18:9
Dimensions 76.3 mm
158.4 mm
7.7 mm 		76.0 mm
159.0 mm
8.5 mm
Weight 160 g 180 g
Micro SnapD. 632
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 636
Octa-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 104.300
v? 		116.618
v7
Battery 4000 mAh 5000 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/1.8

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

Brand
Brand Asus Asus
Aliases ZB633KL ZB601KL

Release Date
Release date December 2018,
5 years ago 		April 2018,
5 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Asus ZenFone Max (M2)
Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1)
Asus ZenFone Max (M2)
Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1)
Size
76.3 mm • 158.4 mm • 7.7 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 160 g 180 g
Usable surface 80 % 76 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Aluminium alloy
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

Blue

Silver
Black

Gray

Screen
Diagonal 6.26" 5.99"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 19:9 18:9
Resolution HD+
720 x 1520 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2160 px
Density 269 Pixels per inch 403 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Medium-sized Notch
  • Brightnes 430 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1300:1 contrast ratio
  • LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Bluelight Filter
  • 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?
8.4
6.9
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.9
7.8
Is it comfortable?
9.4
7.9
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.4
7.7
Number of reviews
8 reviews
44 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
CPU 8x Kryo 250 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 506 Qualcomm Adreno 509

RAM
RAM 3 GB 3 GB
Type LPDDR3 RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
104.300
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 20% of devices
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116.618
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 38% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 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 LED Notifications Color LED Notifications
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.0
8.1
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.3
8.4
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.9
7.9
Number of reviews
8 reviews
44 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Omnivision OV13855
Type CMOS PureCel
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 2.2
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/2.9"
2
Camera type


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

Features
Flash 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
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • 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 8 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Omnivision OV8856
Type -- PureCel
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ --
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/4"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.5
7.2
Quality of nighttime photos
6.3
5.4
Quality of selfies
8.3
6.4
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.4
7.6
Number of reviews
8 reviews
44 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • 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
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 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.

 0.351 W/Kg on head
1.499 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

 1.040 W/Kg on head
0.990 W/Kg on body 		--

Others
Others
  • 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?
8.8
8.3
Quality of the GPS
8.4
8.6
And the WiFi?
9.3
8.1
Number of reviews
8 reviews
44 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4000 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?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 13%
    Less than a day
  • 25%
    One day
  • 25%
    More than one day
  • 38%
    Two days or more
  • 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
8 reviews
44 reviews

Software

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

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 13%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 75%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 13%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 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?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 13%
    Once a year
  • 63%
    Every six months
  • 25%
    Every two months or less
  • 13%
    Never
  • 5%
    Once a year
  • 48%
    Every six months
  • 35%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
8 reviews
44 reviews
Prices
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