Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K
Infinix Hot 8
Performance
66.962.1
Camera
62.627.9
Display
58.956.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
75.077.2
Connectivity
60.952.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
47.941.8
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) features a 5.99-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, providing a sharper image than the Infinix Hot 8's larger 6.52-inch IPS LCD with a 720 x 1600 pixel resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset, while the Hot 8 uses either a MediaTek Helio A22 or P22, with the Snapdragon offering superior processing capabilities.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Zenfone can record in 4K, whereas the Hot 8 is limited to 1080p.
- Both devices have a 5000 mAh battery, but the Zenfone supports 10W charging, while the Hot 8 lacks fast charging.
- The Zenfone runs Android 8.1, upgradable to Android 9.0, while the Hot 8 comes with Android 10, offering a more recent software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Zenfone using an aluminum back and plastic frame, while the Hot 8 features a glass back.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K
Infinix Hot 8
General
Release Date
2018
2019
Announced
2018
2019, September 04
Description
For Global market, India, Malaysia
N/A
Display
Size
5.99"
6.52"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~404 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm) - 32/2 GBMediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm) - 64/4 GB
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 509
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 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)
13 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, (depth)QVGA (Low light sensor)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Quad-LED flash, panorama, HDR
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/2.0, 25mm (wide)
Front Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
1080p@30fps
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
5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
159 x 76 x 8.5 mm (6.26 x 2.99 x 0.33 in)
165 x 76.3 x 8.7 mm (6.50 x 3.00 x 0.34 in)
Weight
180 g
179 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, plastic frame
Glass front, glass back
Colors
Meteor Silver, Deepsea Black
Quetzal Cyan, Cosmic Purple, Shark Grey, Midnight Black
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 Cat4 150/50 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
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, 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 10
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass, gyroscope, ambient light sensor
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

