Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL
Meizu Note 8
Performance
60.362.5
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
56.457.0
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL features a larger 6.26-inch S-IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2246 pixels, while the Meizu Note 8 has a 6.0-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, offering slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone Max Plus is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon SiP 1 with options for 3GB or 4GB of RAM, whereas the Meizu Note 8 utilizes the Snapdragon 632 with 4GB of RAM.
- Both phones have a dual-camera setup with a 12 MP primary sensor, but the Meizu's camera has a slightly wider aperture at f/1.9 compared to the Zenfone's f/1.8.
- The Zenfone Max Plus has a larger 4000mAh battery, while the Meizu Note 8's battery is 3600mAh but supports faster 24W charging.
- Both devices run on Android 8.0 (Oreo), but the Meizu Note 8 features the Flyme 7.3 interface, providing a different software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL
Meizu Note 8
General
Release Date
2019
2018
Announced
2019
2018
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.26"
6"
Type
S-IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2246 pixels, 18.7:9 ratio (~398 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon SiP 1
Qualcomm SDM632 Snapdragon 632 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.8 GHz
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 506
Adreno 506
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.9", 1.25μm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
12 MP, f/1.9, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP
8 MP, f/2.0
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
3600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3600 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
24W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
159.2 x 76.2 x 8.4 mm (6.27 x 3.00 x 0.33 in)
153.6 x 75.5 x 7.9 mm (6.05 x 2.97 x 0.31 in)
Weight
165 g
168 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Red, Silver, Blue, Black
Black, Blue, Red, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
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 (2CA) Cat7 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 а/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 8.0 (Oreo), Flyme 7.3
OS Version
Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 8.0 (Oreo), Flyme 7.3
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

