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

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

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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
7.9
44 reviews
8.1
27 reviews

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

Specs Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1) prices Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1)
Global · 3GB · 32GB · Version A 		where to buy Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M2) Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M2)
Global · 3GB · 32GB · Version A
Inches 5.99" 6.3"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 76% useful 83% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 19:9
Dimensions 76.0 mm
159.0 mm
8.5 mm 		75.5 mm
157.9 mm
8.5 mm
Weight 180 g 175 g
Micro SnapD. 636
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 660
Octa-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 116.618
v7 		143.000
v?
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
OV13855
2 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX486 Exmor RS
2
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 10 Q Android 10 Q

Brand
Brand Asus Asus
Aliases ZB601KL ZB631KL

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

Design & Materials

Structure

Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1)
Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M2)
Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1)
Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M2)
Size
76.0 mm • 159.0 mm • 8.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.5 mm • 157.9 mm • 8.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 180 g 175 g
Usable surface 76 % 83 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Aluminium alloy
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

Gray
Blue

Gray

Screen
Diagonal 5.99" 6.3"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 18:9 19:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2160 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2280 px
Density 403 Pixels per inch 400 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • 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
  • Medium-sized Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • NTSC
  • 94% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 6
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Bluelight Filter
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.9
8.1
Do you think it's a nice phone?
7.8
8.8
Is it comfortable?
7.9
8.6
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.7
8.3
Number of reviews
44 reviews
27 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 MSM8976 Plus
CPU 8x Kryo 260 1.8 GHz 4x Kryo 260 2.2 Ghz + 4x Kryo 260 1.8 Ghz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 509 Qualcomm Adreno 512

RAM
RAM 3 GB 3 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
116.618
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 38% of devices
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143.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 18% 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 Color LED Notifications Color LED Notifications
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.1
8.7
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.4
8.4
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.9
8.3
Number of reviews
44 reviews
27 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Omnivision OV13855 Sony IMX486 Exmor RS
Type PureCel CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 1.8
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.25 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.9" 1/2.9"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

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

Features
Flash LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • 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
  • 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

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Omnivision OV8856 Unknown
Type PureCel --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size 1.12 µm --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/4" --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
7.2
8.0
Quality of nighttime photos
5.4
6.2
Quality of selfies
6.4
7.5
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.6
8.3
Number of reviews
44 reviews
27 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • 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
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0
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
  • Galileo

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.

 0.378 W/Kg on head
1.464 W/Kg on body 		0.347 W/Kg on head
1.460 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.3
8.6
Quality of the GPS
8.6
8.0
And the WiFi?
8.1
8.2
Number of reviews
44 reviews
27 reviews

Battery

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

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 5%
    Less than a day
  • 20%
    One day
  • 52%
    More than one day
  • 23%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 33%
    One day
  • 41%
    More than one day
  • 26%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
44 reviews
27 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?
  • 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
  • 22%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 67%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 11%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 13%
    Never
  • 5%
    Once a year
  • 48%
    Every six months
  • 35%
    Every two months or less
  • 4%
    Never
  • 12%
    Once a year
  • 52%
    Every six months
  • 32%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
44 reviews
27 reviews
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