Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K
Xiaomi Mi Max 4
Performance
66.974.4
Camera
62.662.3
Display
58.958.9
Battery
33.737.3
Build
75.079.9
Connectivity
60.960.7
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
47.963.6
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 Xiaomi Mi Max 4 has a larger 7.2-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2310 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone is powered by the Snapdragon 636 chipset, whereas the Mi Max 4 uses the slightly more powerful Snapdragon 660.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the Zenfone offering a 13 MP rear camera compared to the Mi Max 4's 48 MP setup, which includes a depth sensor.
- Battery capacity is also higher in the Mi Max 4 at 5800 mAh versus the Zenfone's 5000 mAh, and it supports faster charging at 18W.
- Both devices run Android, but the Zenfone is on Android 8.1, upgradable to 9.0, while the Mi Max 4 comes with Android 9.0 and MIUI 11, providing a different software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring glass fronts and aluminum backs, but the Mi Max 4 has Gorilla Glass 5 for added durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K
Xiaomi Mi Max 4
General
Release Date
2018
N/A
Announced
2018
N/A
Description
For Global market, India, Malaysia
Unofficial preliminary specifications
Display
Size
5.99"
7.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~404 ppi density)
1080 x 2310 pixels (~354 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 509
Adreno 512
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM 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)
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAFTOF 3D, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED 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, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
LED flash
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
4K@30fps, 720p/1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 5800 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
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
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Meteor Silver, Deepsea Black
Black, Champagne Gold, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / 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
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 9.0 (Pie), MIUI 11
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass, gyroscope, ambient light sensor
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

