Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K
Xiaomi Mi Max 4 Pro
Performance
60.362.5
Camera
45.447.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
60.361.4
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 Pro has a larger 7.2-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2310 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Mi Max 4 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 675 chipset, which is more advanced than the Snapdragon 636 in the Zenfone Max Pro.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the Mi Max 4 Pro boasting a 48 MP rear camera compared to the Zenfone's 13 MP, providing superior image quality.
- Both devices have substantial battery capacities, with the Zenfone Max Pro at 5000 mAh and the Mi Max 4 Pro at 5800 mAh, but the latter supports faster charging at 18W.
- The Zenfone runs on Android 8.1, upgradable to Android 9.0, while the Mi Max 4 Pro comes with Android 9.0 and MIUI 11, offering a different software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring glass fronts and aluminum backs, though the Mi Max 4 Pro includes Gorilla Glass 5 for added durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K
Xiaomi Mi Max 4 Pro
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
Qualcomm SDM675 Snapdragon 675 (11 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Kryo 460 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 460 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 509
Adreno 612
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
48 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)
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF20 MP
Front Camera
8 MP
8 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)
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
4K@30fps, 720p/1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 960fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & 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
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Meteor Silver, Deepsea Black
Black, Champagne Gold, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 9.0 (Pie), MIUI 11
OS Version
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 9.0 (Pie), MIUI 11
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass, gyroscope, ambient light sensor
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

