Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1) vs Nokia 5.1: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1) vs Nokia 5.1. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Technical data sheets

Basics

Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1)
Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1)
Global · 3GB · 32GB · Version A
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Nokia 5.1
Nokia 5.1
International · 2GB · 16GB
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Score

Ki Cost-effective
Score
-- Not available 5.9 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 5.4Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 4.7Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 4.6Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 6.7 Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 4.6 Battery

User reviews

User score
7.9
44 reviews
6.4
10 reviews

Technical specifications of the Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1) vs Nokia 5.1

Specs Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1) prices Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1)
Global · 3GB · 32GB · Version A
Nokia 5.1 price compare Nokia 5.1
International · 2GB · 16GB
Inches 5.99" 5.5"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 76% useful 73% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 18:9
Dimensions 76.0 mm
159.0 mm
8.5 mm
70.7 mm
151.1 mm
8.3 mm
Weight 180 g 160 g
Micro SnapD. 636
Octa-Core
Helio P18
Octa-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 116.618
v7
62.000
v?
Battery 5000 mAh 3000 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
OV13855
2
1
16 Mpx · Unknow

Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 10 Q Android 8.0 Oreo

Brand

Brand Asus Nokia
Aliases ZB601KL 5 (2018), 5 2018, 5.1 Android One, TA-1061

Release Date

Release date April 2018,
6 years ago
May 2018,
5 years ago
State Not available On Sale
Market Global International

Design & Materials

Structure

Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1)
Nokia 5.1
Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1)
Nokia 5.1
Size
76.0 mm 159.0 mm 8.5 mm
Print 3D Model
70.7 mm 151.1 mm 8.3 mm
Print 3D Model
Weight 180 g 160 g
Usable surface 76 % 73 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Aluminium alloy
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

Gray
Black

Blue

Copper

Screen

Diagonal 5.99" 5.5"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 18:9 18:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2160 px
FHD+
1080 x 2160 px
Density 403 Pixels per inch 439 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
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • LTPS (Low Temperature PolySilicon silicon)

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.9
7.1
Do you think it's a nice phone?
7.8
8.4
Is it comfortable?
7.9
8.7
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.7
7.6
Number of reviews
44 reviews
10 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor

Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 MediaTek Helio P18 (MT6755S)
CPU 8x Kryo 260 1.8 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.2 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics

GPU Qualcomm Adreno 509 ARM Mali-T860 MP2

RAM

RAM 3 GB 2 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM --

Antutu

Score
116.618
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 38% of devices
62.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 44% of devices

Storage

Capacity 32 GB 16 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot
Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security

Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

Sensors

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

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.1
5.9
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.4
5.5
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.9
4.2
Number of reviews
44 reviews
10 reviews

Camera

Main

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

Standard

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

Wide Angle lens
--
Resolution
5 Mpx
Sensor
Hynix HI-556
Type
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
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
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie

SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 8 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
7.0
Quality of nighttime photos
5.4
5.0
Quality of selfies
6.4
6.5
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.6
7.1
Number of reviews
44 reviews
10 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • 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
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • 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)

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

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
0.290 W/Kg on head
1.800 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
8.5
Quality of the GPS
8.6
7.2
And the WiFi?
8.1
6.9
Number of reviews
44 reviews
10 reviews

Battery

Battery

Capacity
5000 mAh
3000 mAh
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
  • 10%
    Less than half day
  • 20%
    Less than a day
  • 70%
    One day
  • 0%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
44 reviews
10 reviews

Software

Software

Operating System
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 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
  • 70%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 30%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    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
  • 0%
    Never
  • 10%
    Once a year
  • 20%
    Every six months
  • 70%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
44 reviews
10 reviews