Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL
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 (M2) features a 6.26-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi Max 4 Pro offers a larger 7.2-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2310 pixels, providing a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone is powered by the Snapdragon 660 chipset, whereas the Mi Max 4 Pro utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 675, resulting in better overall performance.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the Zenfone having a dual rear camera setup of 12 MP and 5 MP, compared to the Mi Max 4 Pro's 48 MP and 20 MP configuration, allowing for higher resolution images.
- Battery capacity is also greater in the Mi Max 4 Pro at 5800 mAh versus the Zenfone's 5000 mAh, along with faster charging at 18W.
- Both devices run Android, with the Zenfone upgradable to Android 9.0 and the Mi Max 4 Pro shipping with it, while the Mi Max 4 Pro includes MIUI 11 for a different software experience.
- Build quality favors the Mi Max 4 Pro with its aluminum back and frame, compared to the plastic back of the Zenfone.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL
Xiaomi Mi Max 4 Pro
General
Release Date
2018
N/A
Announced
2018
N/A
Description
N/A
Unofficial preliminary specifications
Display
Size
6.26"
7.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~403 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
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
Qualcomm SDM675 Snapdragon 675 (11 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Kryo 460 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 460 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 512
Adreno 612
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB 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
12 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.9", 1.25μm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF20 MP
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, 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
157.9 x 75.5 x 8.5 mm (6.22 x 2.97 x 0.33 in)
N/A
Weight
175 g
N/A
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, Titanium
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 (3CA) Cat9 450/50 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, GALILEO, QZSS
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, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

