Asus Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL
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ZTE nubia Z17 lite
#4071Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL
ZTE nubia Z17 lite
Performance
66.870.5
Camera
48.838.1
Display
56.558.9
Battery
28.125.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
51.761.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
37.536.4
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 nubia Z17 lite has a smaller 5.5-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone Max is powered by the Snapdragon 632 chipset with 3GB or 4GB of RAM, whereas the nubia Z17 lite utilizes the Snapdragon 653 with 6GB of RAM, offering superior multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a dual rear camera setup with a 13 MP main sensor, but the nubia's secondary sensor has a lower aperture of f/2.2 compared to the Zenfone's f/1.8, which may affect low-light performance.
- The Zenfone Max boasts a larger 4000 mAh battery, compared to the 3200 mAh battery in the nubia, but the latter supports faster 18W charging.
- Software-wise, the Zenfone Max runs Android 8.1 and is upgradable to Android 9.0, while the nubia Z17 lite operates on Android 7.1 with nubia UI 5, indicating a more outdated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL
ZTE nubia Z17 lite
General
Release Date
2018
2017
Announced
2018
2017
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)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM632 Snapdragon 632 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8976 Pro Snapdragon 653 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Silver)
Octa-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 506
Adreno 510
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/1.8, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF2 MP, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC3
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)
153 x 72.6 x 7.6 mm (6.02 x 2.86 x 0.30 in)
Weight
160 g
168 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue
Black, Black/Gold, 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 b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C, OTG
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 7.1 (Nougat), nubia UI 5
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass