Asus Zenfone Max Plus M2 (ZB634KL) vs Motorola Moto G (XT1033 16GB)

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

6/27/2019 1:19 AM, updated: 1/27/2023 3:48 PM

Compare Motorola Moto G X Asus Zenfone Max Plus M2 (ZB634KL) 27Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.26"
IPS

1080x2246

12
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points Motorola Moto G (XT1033 16GB) Compare Asus Zenfone Max Plus (M2) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2070
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone Max Plus M2 (ZB634KL)

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27 Advantages Asus Zenfone Max Plus M2 (ZB634KL)	vs	2 Advantages Motorola Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core148% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR32 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+32GB (21GB available)62% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (13GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+8.49 millimeters (0.33 inches)37% Thinner	vs	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1080x2246 pixels163% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+398 PPI22% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	326 PPI
+6.26"39% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo/video only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)33% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh93% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2070 mAh
+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]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
180 grams (6.3 ounces)	vs	+143 grams (5.01 ounces)26% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

23 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

+16 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone Max Plus M2 (ZB634KL)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Zenfone Max Plus M2 (ZB634KL)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Other model names	Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL-4J005BR (32GB+3GB RAM)	Motorola Moto G XT1033 (Dual-sim), Moto G1, Motorola Falcon
Country or region available	(Global, International), Brazil	(Latin America), Brazil, China
Brand	Asus	Motorola
Release date	3/1/2019	11/13/2013
Depth	8.49 millimeters (0.33 inches)	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.2 x 159.2 millimeters (3 x 6.27 in)	65.9 x 129.9 millimeters (2.59 x 5.11 in)
Weight	180 grams (6.3 ounces)	143 grams (5.01 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone Max Plus M2 (ZB634KL)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.26" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2246 pixels (18.7:9)	720x1280 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	398 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	2.5D glass	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone Max Plus M2 (ZB634KL)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone Max Plus M2 (ZB634KL)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon SiP 1 (14nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506	Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone Max Plus M2 (ZB634KL)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (13GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone Max Plus M2 (ZB634KL)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
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)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/150 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 28)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 28)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Asus Zenfone Max Plus M2 (ZB634KL)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.41.12µm	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	Sony IMX486 sensor	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone Max Plus M2 (ZB634KL)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone Max Plus M2 (ZB634KL)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) NXP 9874	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone Max Plus M2 (ZB634KL)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone Max Plus M2 (ZB634KL)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone Max Plus M2 (ZB634KL)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	2070 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	44 hours (1.8 days)	24 hours (1 day)
Standby	840 hours (35 days)	210 hours (8.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone Max Plus M2 (ZB634KL)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
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: Red, Silver, Blue, Black	• Colors: Black (front panel), 7 color options (back panel) • Slow motion video • WiFi hotspot • Google Drive 50GB
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone Max Plus M2 (ZB634KL)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.17W/kg (head), 1.06W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.79W/kg (head)