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Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL

Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL

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BlackBerry KEY2

BlackBerry KEY2

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Category Breakdown

Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL
BlackBerry KEY2
Performance
60.362.5
Camera
45.445.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
60.360.9

Summary

  • The Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M2) features a larger 6.26-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels, offering a higher screen-to-body ratio compared to the BlackBerry KEY2's 4.5-inch display at 1080 x 1620 pixels.
  • Both devices utilize the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset, but the Zenfone offers more RAM options, with configurations up to 6GB, while the KEY2 maxes out at 6GB.
  • Camera capabilities are similar, with both having a 12 MP rear camera, but the KEY2 includes a secondary 12 MP lens for enhanced photography.
  • The Zenfone Max Pro (M2) has a significantly larger 5000 mAh battery, providing longer usage time compared to the KEY2's 3500 mAh.
  • In terms of build quality, the Zenfone uses Gorilla Glass 6 on the front, while the KEY2 features Gorilla Glass 3 and an aluminum frame, giving it a more premium feel.
  • Both run Android 8.1, but the Zenfone is upgradable to Android 9.0, while the KEY2 remains on 8.1.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL
BlackBerry KEY2

General

Release Date

2018
2018

Announced

2018
2018

Description

N/A
Versions: BBF100-1 (EU, Africa, AU); BBF100-2 (Canada, US, LATAM); BBF100-6 (ME, APAC, India); BBF100-4 (China) Also known as BlackBerry Athena

Display

Size

6.26"
4.5"

Type

IPS LCD
IPS LCD

Resolution

1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
1080 x 1620 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~434 ppi density)

PPI

1080
1080

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

Peak Brightness

N/A
N/A

HDR Support

Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)

GPU

Adreno 512
Adreno 512

Memory

32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Camera

Main Camera

12 MP
12 MP

Main Camera Details

12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.9", 1.25μm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.3", 1.28µm, dual pixel PDAF12 MP, f/2.6, 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF

Front Camera

13 MP
8 MP

Front Camera Details

13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm

Video Recording

4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

OIS

Night Mode

RAW Support

Battery

Capacity

5000 mAh
3500 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable

Charging Details

10W wired
18W wired, QC3, 50% in 36 min

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions

157.9 x 75.5 x 8.5 mm (6.22 x 2.97 x 0.33 in)
151.4 x 71.8 x 8.5 mm (5.96 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)

Weight

175 g
168 g

Materials

Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame (7000 series)

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

Blue, Titanium
Black, Silver, Red

Foldable

Connectivity

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM - BBF100-6 only

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps

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
5.0, A2DP, LE, EDR

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.0, OTG

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS2

Software

Operating System

Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 8.1 (Oreo)

OS Version

Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 8.1 (Oreo)

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes