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Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL

Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL

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BlackBerry Keyone

BlackBerry Keyone

#3328

Category Breakdown

Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL
BlackBerry Keyone
Performance
69.964.3
Camera
65.337.5
Display
58.958.9
Battery
33.726.6
Build
73.374.8
Connectivity
64.065.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
48.941.9

Summary

  • The Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M2) features a larger 6.26-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels, compared to the BlackBerry Keyone's 4.5-inch display at 1080 x 1620 pixels, offering a more immersive viewing experience.
  • In terms of performance, the Zenfone is powered by the Snapdragon 660 chipset, which generally provides better processing power than the Keyone's Snapdragon 625.
  • Both phones have a 12 MP rear camera, but the Zenfone's camera has a wider aperture of f/1.8, potentially allowing for better low-light performance, while the Keyone offers an 8 MP front camera versus the Zenfone's 13 MP.
  • The Zenfone Max Pro (M2) has a significantly larger 5000 mAh battery compared to the Keyone's 3500 mAh, enhancing its longevity.
  • In terms of software, the Zenfone runs Android 8.1, upgradable to 9.0, while the Keyone starts with Android 7.1, upgradable to 8.1, providing a more recent software experience on the Zenfone.
  • Both devices have a plastic back, but the Keyone features an aluminum frame, which may contribute to a more premium feel.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL
BlackBerry Keyone

General

Release Date

2018
2017

Announced

2018
2017

Description

N/A
Versions: BBB100-1 (Canada, LATAM, APAC, US V1); BBB100-2 (EMEA); BBB100-3 (US V2); BBB100-4 (India); BBB100-6 (Japan)Also known as BlackBerry Mercury

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

HDR Support

Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Corning Gorilla Glass 4

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53

GPU

Adreno 512
Adreno 506

Memory

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

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

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

Camera

Main Camera

12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.9", 1.25μm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
12 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", 1.55µm, PDAF

Main Camera Features

LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama

Front Camera

13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.2, 1/4.0", 1.12µm

Front Camera Features

LED flash, HDR
N/A

Video Recording

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

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo 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 & Safety

Dimensions

157.9 x 75.5 x 8.5 mm (6.22 x 2.97 x 0.33 in)
149.1 x 72.4 x 9.4 mm (5.87 x 2.85 x 0.37 in)

Weight

175 g
180 g

Materials

Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame

Colors

Blue, Titanium
Black/Silver, Black, Bronze

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM - BBB100-4 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 Cat9 450/50 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
4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

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

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 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

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