Asus ZenFone Max (M2) vs Google Pixel XL: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Asus ZenFone Max (M2) vs Google Pixel XL. 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
Google Pixel XLGoogle Pixel XLGlobal · 4GB · 32GB
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Asus ZenFone Max (M2)
Asus ZenFone Max (M2)
Global · 3GB · 32GB · Version A
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Google Pixel XL
Google Pixel XL
Global · 4GB · 32GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available 6.9 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 6.0Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 5.0Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 6.4Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 6.6 Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 4.9 Battery

User reviews
User score
9.0
8 reviews
9.1
22 reviews

Technical specifications of the Asus ZenFone Max (M2) vs Google Pixel XL

Specs where to buy Asus ZenFone Max (M2) Asus ZenFone Max (M2)
Global · 3GB · 32GB · Version A 		Google Pixel XL price compare Google Pixel XL
Global · 4GB · 32GB
Inches 6.26" 5.5"
Resolution HD+ QHD
Usable surface 80% useful 71% useful
Aspect Ratio 19:9 16:9
Dimensions 76.3 mm
158.4 mm
7.7 mm 		75.7 mm
154.7 mm
8.6 mm
Weight 160 g 168 g
Micro SnapD. 632
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 821
Quad-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 104.300
v? 		145.387
v6
Battery 4000 mAh 3450 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/1.8

2 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX378 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 10 Q Android 9.0 P

Brand
Brand Asus Google
Aliases ZB633KL --

Release Date
Release date December 2018,
5 years ago 		October 2016,
7 years ago
State Not available On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Asus ZenFone Max (M2)
Google Pixel XL
Asus ZenFone Max (M2)
Google Pixel XL
Size
76.3 mm • 158.4 mm • 7.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.7 mm • 154.7 mm • 8.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 160 g 168 g
Usable surface 80 % 71 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Aluminium alloy, Glass
Resistance - IP53
Colors
Black

Blue

Silver
Black

Blue

Silver

Screen
Diagonal 6.26" 5.5"
Type LCD IPS AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 19:9 16:9
Resolution HD+
720 x 1520 px 		QHD
1440 x 2560 px
Density 269 Pixels per inch 534 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
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.4
7.5
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.9
8.4
Is it comfortable?
9.4
9.1
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.4
8.6
Number of reviews
8 reviews
22 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 2.15GHz
CPU 8x Kryo 250 1.8 GHz 2x Kryo 2.15 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz
Type Octa-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 506 Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz

RAM
RAM 3 GB 4 GB
Type LPDDR3 RAM --

Antutu
Score
104.300
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 20% of devices
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145.387
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 53% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		No

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
  • Gravity

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
8.3
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.3
9.4
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.9
9.1
Number of reviews
8 reviews
22 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX378 Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS BSI 2
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.55 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/2.3"
2
Camera type

--
Resolution
2 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		Yes,
120 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
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • RAW

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ --
Pixel size 1.12 µm --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.5
9.8
Quality of nighttime photos
6.3
9.4
Quality of selfies
8.3
9.6
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.4
9.2
Number of reviews
8 reviews
22 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)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Single Sim
Type
  • 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
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot

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)

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

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1

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 		--
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 		0.920 W/Kg on head
0.580 W/Kg on body

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.8
9.3
Quality of the GPS
8.4
9.5
And the WiFi?
9.3
9.3
Number of reviews
8 reviews
22 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
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3450 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge No Yes
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
  • 41%
    Less than a day
  • 41%
    One day
  • 18%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
8 reviews
22 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 5 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
  • 86%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 14%
    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?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 13%
    Once a year
  • 63%
    Every six months
  • 25%
    Every two months or less
  • 5%
    Never
  • 10%
    Once a year
  • 15%
    Every six months
  • 70%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
8 reviews
22 reviews
Prices
Prices unavailable
From $ 226 --