Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K
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Tecno Spark 9 Pro
#2265Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K
Tecno Spark 9 Pro
Performance
60.364.8
Camera
45.444.3
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
60.361.3
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 Tecno Spark 9 Pro has a larger 6.6-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone is powered by a Snapdragon 636 chipset, whereas the Spark 9 Pro utilizes a MediaTek Helio G85, both offering octa-core CPUs but with differing architectures.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the Zenfone Max Pro offering a dual rear camera setup of 13 MP and 5 MP, compared to the Spark 9 Pro's more advanced 50 MP primary camera and additional depth sensor.
- Both devices house a 5000 mAh battery, but the Spark 9 Pro supports faster 18W charging compared to the Zenfone's 10W.
- In terms of software, the Zenfone runs on Android 8.1 (upgradable to 9.0), while the Spark 9 Pro comes with Android 12 and HIOS 8.6, providing a more updated software experience.
- Build quality shows the Zenfone with an aluminum back and plastic frame, while the Spark 9 Pro features a plastic back and frame, making the former slightly more premium.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K
Tecno Spark 9 Pro
General
Release Date
2018
2022, June 02
Announced
2018
2022, June 02
Description
For Global market, India, Malaysia
N/A
Display
Size
5.99"
6.6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~404 ppi density)
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
Mediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 509
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
50 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)
50 MP, f/1.6, 27mm (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)QVGA, f/2.0
Front Camera
8 MP
32 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)
32 MP, (wide)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
5000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
159 x 76 x 8.5 mm (6.26 x 2.99 x 0.33 in)
164.2 x 75.6 x 8.4 mm (6.46 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight
180 g
N/A
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Meteor Silver, Deepsea Black
Quantum Black, Burano Blue, Glacier White, Hacker Storm, Sport Edition, Kyanite Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
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, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Yes
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
Yes
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 12, HIOS 8.6
OS Version
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 12, HIOS 8.6
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass, gyroscope, ambient light sensor
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes