Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K
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BlackBerry Keyone
#2648Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K
BlackBerry Keyone
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
45.445.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
60.360.3
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
12 MP
Main Camera Details
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
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
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
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
4K@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Meteor Silver, Deepsea Black
Black/Silver, Black, Bronze
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo)
OS Version
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass, gyroscope, ambient light sensor
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes