Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K
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Lenovo K8 Plus
#3709Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K
Lenovo K8 Plus
Performance
66.969.1
Camera
62.619.1
Display
58.958.9
Battery
33.728.1
Build
75.076.2
Connectivity
60.948.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
47.939.1
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) features a larger 5.99-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels compared to the Lenovo K8 Plus's 5.2-inch display at 1080 x 1920 pixels, offering a more immersive viewing experience.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone is powered by the Snapdragon 636 chipset, which generally provides better efficiency and processing power than the MediaTek Helio P25 found in the K8 Plus.
- Both phones have a dual-camera setup with a 13 MP main sensor, but the Zenfone Max Pro can record 4K video, while the K8 Plus is limited to 1080p.
- The Zenfone also boasts a larger 5000 mAh battery compared to the K8 Plus's 4000 mAh, allowing for longer usage.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring glass fronts and aluminum backs, but the K8 Plus is slightly lighter.
- Software-wise, the Zenfone runs Android 8.1, upgradable to 9.0, while the K8 Plus starts with Android 7.1.1, upgradable to 8.0, indicating a more recent software experience for the Zenfone.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K
Lenovo K8 Plus
General
Release Date
2018
2017
Announced
2018
2017
Description
For Global market, India, Malaysia
N/A
Display
Size
5.99"
5.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~404 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
Mediatek MT6757 Helio P25 (16 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 509
Mali-T880MP2
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 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/2.0, PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
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
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
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
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 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)
147.9 x 73.7 x 9 mm (5.82 x 2.90 x 0.35 in)
Weight
180 g
165 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Meteor Silver, Deepsea Black
Fine Gold, Venom 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 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, 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 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass, gyroscope, ambient light sensor
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass