Asus Zenfone 5 (ZE620KL 64GB/4GB) vs Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 5 (ZE620KL) vs Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/22/2018 10:16 PM, updated: 7/7/2020 11:41 AM

Compare Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) X Asus Zenfone 5 (ZE620KL 64GB/4GB) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
IPS

1080x2246

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB) Compare Asus Zenfone 5 (ZE620KL) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x2160

16
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 5 (ZE620KL 64GB/4GB)

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!

10 Advantages Asus Zenfone 5 (ZE620KL 64GB/4GB)	vs	6 Advantages Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)
+165 grams (5.78 ounces)9% Lighter	vs	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)7% Thinner	vs	8.45 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+1080x2246 pixels4% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2160 pixels
+6.2"3% Larger screen	vs	6"
+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 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
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
(dual camera) 12MP + 8MP	vs	+(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP5% Higher resolution main camera
Dual-LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 16MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
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.

32 Common items in both devices

1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core

64GB (51GB available)

eMMC 5.1

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone 5 (ZE620KL 64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Zenfone 5 (ZE620KL 64GB/4GB)	Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)
Other model names	Asus Zenfone 5 ZE620KL (4GB RAM), ASUS_X00QD	ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB602KL (6GB RAM), ASUS_X00TDB
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), Malaysia
Brand	Asus	Asus
Release date	5/1/2018	5/3/2018
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.45 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.65 x 153 millimeters (2.98 x 6.02 in)	76 x 159 millimeters (2.99 x 6.26 in)
Weight	165 grams (5.78 ounces)	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone 5 (ZE620KL 64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.2" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2246 pixels	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	450nits[typ]
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone 5 (ZE620KL 64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone 5 (ZE620KL 64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 509	Qualcomm Adreno 509
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone 5 (ZE620KL 64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone 5 (ZE620KL 64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)
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	600/100 Mbps	150/50 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	A version: UMTS 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100 B version (USA): UMTS 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100 C version: UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6/Cat12 A version: LTE Cat6 300Mpbs (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,18,19,20,26,28,32) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) B version (USA): LTE Cat12 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,18,19,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,41) C version: LTE Cat12 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Band 40)	LTE Cat (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 40) VoLTE
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
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Asus Zenfone 5 (ZE620KL 64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 8MP f/2.012mm1/4"	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.41.12μm
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	25mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.12µm 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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone 5 (ZE620KL 64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone 5 (ZE620KL 64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
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.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone 5 (ZE620KL 64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)
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	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) 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, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone 5 (ZE620KL 64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone 5 (ZE620KL 64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	25 hours (1 days)	42 hours (1.8 days)
Standby	feature not registered	840 hours (35 days)
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone 5 (ZE620KL 64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Midnight Blue, Meteor Silver • 2.5D curved glass screen • 95% DCI-P3 coverage • Supports glove touch • Face recognition • ASUS ZenUI 5.0 • 24-bit/192kHz audio • DTS sound (only headphones) • Fast battery charging 5V/2A=10W	• Colors: Meteor silver, Deepsea black • 2.5D curved glass display • NXP amplifier
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone 5 (ZE620KL 64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.04W/kg (head), 0.37W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.2W/kg (head), 1.477W/kg (body)	feature not registered