Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K
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BlackBerry Keyone
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Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K
BlackBerry Keyone
Performance
66.964.3
Camera
62.637.5
Display
58.958.9
Battery
33.726.6
Build
75.074.8
Connectivity
60.965.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
47.941.9
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) features a larger 5.99-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, providing a higher screen-to-body ratio compared to the BlackBerry Keyone's 4.5-inch display at 1080 x 1620 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone is powered by the Snapdragon 636 chipset, which offers better processing capabilities than the Snapdragon 625 in the Keyone.
- The camera on the Zenfone Max Pro includes a 13 MP rear sensor, while the Keyone has a 12 MP rear camera, both capable of 4K video recording.
- Battery capacity is significantly higher in the Zenfone at 5000 mAh compared to the Keyone's 3500 mAh, allowing for longer usage times.
- Both devices run Android, with the Zenfone Max Pro initially on Android 8.1 and the Keyone on 7.1, but both are upgradable.
- Build quality is robust in both, with the Zenfone using glass and aluminum, while the Keyone incorporates Gorilla Glass 4 and an aluminum frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K
BlackBerry Keyone
General
Release Date
2018
2017
Announced
2018
2017
Description
For Global market, India, Malaysia
Versions: BBB100-1 (Canada, LATAM, APAC, US V1); BBB100-2 (EMEA); BBB100-3 (US V2); BBB100-4 (India); BBB100-6 (Japan)Also known as BlackBerry Mercury
Display
Size
5.99"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~404 ppi density)
1080 x 1620 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~434 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 509
Adreno 506
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM 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/2.0, 1/2.3", 1.55µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone 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)
8 MP, f/2.2, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
4K@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
3500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
18W wired, QC3, 50% in 36 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
159 x 76 x 8.5 mm (6.26 x 2.99 x 0.33 in)
149.1 x 72.4 x 9.4 mm (5.87 x 2.85 x 0.37 in)
Weight
180 g
180 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Meteor Silver, Deepsea Black
Black/Silver, Black, Bronze
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM - BBB100-4 only
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 Cat9 450/50 Mbps
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
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS2
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), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass, gyroscope, ambient light sensor
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass