Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB) vs Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 512GB)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone Max (M1) vs Google Pixel 8 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/26/2024 11:22 AM, updated: 6/6/2025 6:29 PM

Compare Google Pixel 8 Pro X Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.45"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

33Points Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 512GB) Compare Asus Zenfone Max (M1) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
OLED

1344x2992

50
MP

10.5mp

12GB
RAM

Nona-core

5050
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 512GB)

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!

6 Advantages Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)	vs	33 Advantages Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 512GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+150 grams (5.25 ounces)42% Lighter	vs	213 grams (7.46 ounces)
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)1% Thinner	vs	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Dual-LED flash
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+2.91GHz 64bit Nona-core (4nm)126% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+12GB LPDDR5X5 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+512GB (458GB available)45 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMCP	vs	+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+LTPO OLEDAdvantage LTPO OLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1440 pixels	vs	+1344x2992 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
295 PPI	vs	+490 PPI66% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.45"	vs	+6.7"23% Larger screen
(dual camera) 13MP + 8MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 48MP + 48MP6 times Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/3" inches	vs	+1/1.31" inches129% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)18% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 10.5MP31% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 8.0 Oreo	vs	+Android 16Advantage Android 16 is newer and safer
4G LTE	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps19 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
4000 mAh	vs	+5050 mAh26% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
10W	vs	+30W2 times More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass Victus 2Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

20 Common items in both devices

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

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF on back and PDAF autofocus on the front camera

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)	Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 512GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)	Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 512GB)
Other model names	Asus Zenfone Max M1 ZB555KL (dual-camera) quad-core	Google Pixel 8 Pro GC3VE
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Asus	Google
Release date	10/1/2018	10/12/2023, Announced: 10/4/2023
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.9 x 147.3 millimeters (2.79 x 5.8 in)	76.5 x 162.6 millimeters (3.01 x 6.4 in)
Weight	150 grams (5.25 ounces)	213 grams (7.46 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)	Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 512GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	LTPO OLED
Screen size	5.45" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~87% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1440 pixels	1344x2992 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	295 PPI	490 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	2400nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)	Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 512GB)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 14
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 16
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)	Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 512GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)	64bit: Google Tensor G3 (4nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Nona-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.91GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core) 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)	ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (890MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 924912 (v9), 1151301 (v10) Geekbench: 3613 (v5), 4462 (v6) GFXBench: 49fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)	Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 512GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	12GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMCP	512GB (458GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)	Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 512GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28) VoLTE	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)	Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 512GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 8MP ultrawide 17mm120°	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 48MP periscope telephoto f/2.8113mm1/2.55"0.7µmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom 48MP ultrawide f/2.0126°1/2"0.8µmPDAF
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/1.31" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.2µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF on back and PDAF autofocus on the front camera
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical 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/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@24/30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps HDR10+ Slow motion
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)	Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 512GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	10.5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4320x2432 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm (lens)	20mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)	Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 512GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	3 microphones
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)	Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 512GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)	Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 512GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)	Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 512GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	5050 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	23W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)	Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 512GB)
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: Deepsea Black, Sunlight Gold, Ruby Red • ZenUI 5 • 2.5D curved glass display • LED notification	• Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Mint
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)	Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 512GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.12W/kg (head), 1.02W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.84W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)