Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC) vs Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 4 vs Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M2) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/12/2020 10:05 PM, updated: 11/23/2022 4:37 PM

Compare Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M2) X Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 32GB) Compare Asus Zenfone 4 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.26"
IPS

1080x2280

12
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

12 Advantages Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)	vs	11 Advantages Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 32GB)
+4GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR4
+64GB (52GB available)160% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (20GB available)
+165 grams (5.78 ounces)6% Lighter	vs	175 grams (6.13 ounces)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)13% Thinner	vs	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 8MP19% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP
+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+1/2.55" inches14% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.9" inches
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2280 pixels19% Higher resolution screen
401 PPI	vs	+403 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"	vs	+6.26"14% Larger screen
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 13MP60% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 7.1.1 Nougat	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3300 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh52% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

31 Common items in both devices

2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

f/1.8 (aperture)

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+24 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)	Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 32GB)
Other model names	Asus Zenfone 4 (NFC version) Snapdragon 630 (4GB RAM)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 ZB631KL (3GB RAM), X01BDA
Country or region available	(Europe), South Africa, China, USA, Hong Kong, Taiwan	(Global, International)
Brand	Asus	Asus
Release date	10/1/2017	12/1/2018
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.2 x 155.4 millimeters (2.96 x 6.12 in)	75.5 x 157.9 millimeters (2.97 x 6.22 in)
Weight	165 grams (5.78 ounces)	175 grams (6.13 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 32GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	6.26" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2280 pixels (19:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	450nits[typ]
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 32GB)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	ZenUI
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 (SDM660) (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 508	Qualcomm Adreno 512 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 124039 (v7) Geekbench: 5169 (v4.4) GFXBench: 7.6fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 32GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	64GB (52GB available)	32GB (20GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	400/75 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	China version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 North America version: UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 Taiwan version: UMTS 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 China version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) North America version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,28) Taiwan version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,18,19,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat13 VoLTE Global version; LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (40) America version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 28) TD-LTE (38, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat13 VoLTE Global version; LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (40) America version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 28) TD-LTE (38, 41)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 8MP 12mm	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm (lens)	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2.9" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@30/60fps Sony IMX486 sensor
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported NXP amplifier
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 32GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	30 hours (1.3 days)	45 hours (1.9 days)
Standby	552 hours (23 days)	833.3 hours (34.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Moonlight white, Mint green, Midnight black • Asus ZenUI 4.0 • 2.5D glass screen • Sony IMX362 back camera sensor • Fast battery charging: 50% in 36min • 24-bit/192kHz audio • DTS surround sound • VoLTE	• Colors: Blue, Titanium • Touch glove display
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered