Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL
ZTE Axon Lux
Performance
66.876.2
Camera
48.837.5
Display
56.560.4
Battery
28.124.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
51.758.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
37.535.4
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL features a larger 6.26-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels, while the ZTE Axon Lux has a smaller 5.5-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, resulting in a significantly sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone Max is powered by the Snapdragon 632 chipset, which is less powerful than the Snapdragon 810 found in the Axon Lux, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Axon Lux can capture video at 4K resolution, similar to the Zenfone Max, which also supports 4K video recording.
- The Zenfone Max has a larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the 3000 mAh battery in the Axon Lux, providing longer usage time, although the latter supports faster charging at 18W.
- Software-wise, the Zenfone Max runs on Android 8.1 and is upgradable to Android 9.0, while the Axon Lux is limited to Android 5.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL
ZTE Axon Lux
General
Release Date
2018
2015
Announced
2018
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.26"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~534 ppi density)
PPI
720
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM632 Snapdragon 632 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Silver)
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57)
GPU
Adreno 506
Adreno 430
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/1.8, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, (depth)
13 MP, PDAF2 MP, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
8 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC2
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158.4 x 76.3 x 7.7 mm (6.24 x 3.00 x 0.30 in)
154.5 x 75.3 x 9.7 mm (6.08 x 2.96 x 0.38 in)
Weight
160 g
168 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue
Ion Gold, Chromium Silver, Phthalo Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.1, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

