Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K
ZTE Blade 20 5G
Performance
66.982.1
Camera
62.628.4
Display
58.956.5
Battery
33.728.1
Build
75.00.2
Connectivity
60.971.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
47.940.1
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 ZTE Blade 20 5G has a larger 6.52-inch IPS LCD with a lower resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset, whereas the Blade 20 utilizes a Mediatek Dimensity 720, offering 5G connectivity.
- The camera setup on the Zenfone includes a 13 MP main sensor, while the Blade 20 has a more capable 16 MP main sensor with an additional ultrawide lens.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Zenfone at 5000 mAh compared to the Blade's 4000 mAh, but the latter supports faster charging with its USB Type-C port.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the Zenfone on Android 8.1 (upgradable) and the Blade on Android 10, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K
ZTE Blade 20 5G
General
Release Date
2018
2020, November 05
Announced
2018
2020, November 05
Description
For Global market, India, Malaysia
N/A
Display
Size
5.99"
6.52"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~404 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 720 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 509
Mali-G57 MC3
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
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)
16 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
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
HDR
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-Ion 4000 mAh
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)
165.9 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm (6.53 x 2.98 x 0.35 in)
Weight
180 g
188 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, plastic frame
N/A
Colors
Meteor Silver, Deepsea Black
Gray, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / 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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 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 10, MiFavor 10.5
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass, gyroscope, ambient light sensor
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

