Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL
ZTE Axon Pro
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
45.445.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
57.157.1
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 Pro has a smaller 5.5-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, resulting in a significantly sharper display.
- 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 Pro.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera, but the Axon Pro offers additional video options at 720p@120fps.
- The Zenfone Max has a larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the Axon Pro's 3000 mAh, providing longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Zenfone Max runs Android 8.1, which is more recent than the Axon Pro's Android 5.1.1, although both can be upgraded.
- Overall, the Zenfone Max offers better battery life and newer software, while the Axon Pro excels in display resolution and processing power.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL
ZTE Axon Pro
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
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
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/1.8, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, (depth)
13 MP, PDAF2 MP, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
8 MP
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
Dimensions
158.4 x 76.3 x 7.7 mm (6.24 x 3.00 x 0.30 in)
153.9 x 73.7 x 9.4 mm (6.06 x 2.90 x 0.37 in)
Weight
160 g
172.9 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue
Ion Gold, Chromium Silver, Phthalo Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / 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 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
OS Version
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

