Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K
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Ulefone Armor 8 5G
#1521Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K
Ulefone Armor 8 5G
Performance
60.373.0
Camera
45.445.0
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
60.364.0
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 compared to the Ulefone Armor 8 5G's 6.1-inch IPS LCD with a lower resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, while the Armor 8 utilizes the Mediatek Dimensity 800, offering more RAM at 256GB and 8GB compared to the Zenfone's maximum of 128GB and 6GB.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the Zenfone offering a 13 MP rear camera versus the Armor 8's 64 MP, although both lack optical image stabilization.
- Battery capacity is similar, with the Zenfone at 5000 mAh and the Armor 8 at 5080 mAh, but the Zenfone supports 10W charging.
- The Zenfone runs Android 8.1, upgradable to Android 9.0, while the Armor 8 comes with Android 10, providing a more recent software experience.
- Build quality varies, with the Zenfone using glass and aluminum, while the Armor 8 incorporates rubber for enhanced durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K
Ulefone Armor 8 5G
General
Release Date
2018
2020, September 21
Announced
2018
2020, September 21
Description
For Global market, India, Malaysia
Unofficial preliminary specifications
Display
Size
5.99"
6.1"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~404 ppi density)
720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 800 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 509
Mali-G57 MP4
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
64 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)
64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF2 other unknown cameras
Front Camera
8 MP
N/A
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)
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5080 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 5080 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
159 x 76 x 8.5 mm (6.26 x 2.99 x 0.33 in)
N/A
Weight
180 g
N/A
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, plastic frame
Front glass, aluminum back with rubber, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Meteor Silver, Deepsea Black
Black, Orange, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✗
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct
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, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 10
OS Version
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 10
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass, gyroscope, ambient light sensor
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, baroceptor, coulombmeter
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes