Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K
#2573
Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL
#2448Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K
Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL
Performance
66.969.9
Camera
62.665.3
Display
58.958.9
Battery
33.733.7
Build
75.073.3
Connectivity
60.964.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
47.948.9
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) features a 5.99-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, while the Zenfone Max Pro (M2) has a larger 6.26-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels, providing a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the M2 is equipped with a Snapdragon 660 chipset, offering improved processing power compared to the Snapdragon 636 in the M1.
- The camera setup on the M1 includes a 13 MP main sensor, whereas the M2 has a 12 MP main sensor with a larger aperture for better low-light performance.
- Both models have a 5000 mAh battery and run on Android 8.1, upgradable to Android 9.0.
- The M1 has a glass front and aluminum back, while the M2 features Gorilla Glass 6 on the front and a plastic back, making the M2 slightly lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K
Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL
General
Release Date
2018
2018
Announced
2018
2018
Description
For Global market, India, Malaysia
N/A
Display
Size
5.99"
6.26"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~404 ppi density)
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 509
Adreno 512
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), 1.12µm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)or16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth) (6 GB RAM model only)
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.9", 1.25μm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1.0µm16 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm (6 GB RAM model only)
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
159 x 76 x 8.5 mm (6.26 x 2.99 x 0.33 in)
157.9 x 75.5 x 8.5 mm (6.22 x 2.97 x 0.33 in)
Weight
180 g
175 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Meteor Silver, Deepsea Black
Blue, Titanium
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-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 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
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 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass, gyroscope, ambient light sensor
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass