Asus Zenfone Max Plus M2 (ZB634KL) vs Samsung Galaxy A54 (SM-A546B/DS 128GB)
Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone Max Plus (M2) vs Samsung Galaxy A54 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.26"
IPS
IPS
1080x2246
12
MP
MP
8mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.4"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2340
50
MP
MP
32mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A54 (SM-A546B/DS 128GB)
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6 Advantages 
29 Advantages | 19 Common items in both devices |
| Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
| 16 million |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| HDR photo on both cameras |
| f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Capacitive |
| +12 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Asus Zenfone Max Plus M2 (ZB634KL) | Galaxy A54 (SM-A546B/DS 128GB) | |
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| Model | Zenfone Max Plus M2 (ZB634KL) | Galaxy A54 (SM-A546B/DS 128GB) |
| Other model names | Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL-4J005BR (32GB+3GB RAM) | Galaxy A54 5G SM-A546B/DS |
| Country or region available |   (Global, International), Brazil |  (Europe) |
| Brand | Asus | Samsung |
| Release date | 3/1/2019 | 3/24/2023, Announced: 3/15/2023 |
| Depth | 8.49 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 76.2 x 159.2 millimeters (3 x 6.27 in) | 76.7 x 158.2 millimeters (3.02 x 6.23 in) |
| Weight | 180 grams (6.3 ounces) | 202 grams (7.07 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min |
📲 Display | ||
| Asus Zenfone Max Plus M2 (ZB634KL) | Galaxy A54 (SM-A546B/DS 128GB) | |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.26" inches | 6.4" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~81.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2246 pixels (18.7:9) | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 398 PPI | 403 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Display features | 2.5D glass | 1000nits[peak] HDR10+ |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Asus Zenfone Max Plus M2 (ZB634KL) | Galaxy A54 (SM-A546B/DS 128GB) | |
| System version | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 13 |
| Firmware update | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 14 |
| User Interface | feature not registered | One UI 5.1 / 6.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Asus Zenfone Max Plus M2 (ZB634KL) | Galaxy A54 (SM-A546B/DS 128GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon SiP 1 (14nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 1380 (5nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Quad-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 506 | ARM Mali-G68 MP5 (950MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 507187 (v9) Geekbench: 2703 (v5.1), 2797 (v6) GFXBench: 25fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Asus Zenfone Max Plus M2 (ZB634KL) | Galaxy A54 (SM-A546B/DS 128GB) | |
| RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR3 | 8GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Asus Zenfone Max Plus M2 (ZB634KL) | Galaxy A54 (SM-A546B/DS 128GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 300/150 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 28) | LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78) |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A | 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 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 28) | LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
📷 Camera | ||
| Asus Zenfone Max Plus M2 (ZB634KL) | Galaxy A54 (SM-A546B/DS 128GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.41.12µm | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4 |
| Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash on both cameras | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/2.9" inches | 1/1.56" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.25µm pixel | 1µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | Sony IMX486 sensor | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@240fps (slow motion) |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Asus Zenfone Max Plus M2 (ZB634KL) | Galaxy A54 (SM-A546B/DS 128GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 32 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 6528x4896 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| Front flash | LED | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.8" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.8µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Asus Zenfone Max Plus M2 (ZB634KL) | Galaxy A54 (SM-A546B/DS 128GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) NXP 9874 | Stereo sound Dolby Atmos |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | FM | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, 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 Plus M2 (ZB634KL) | Galaxy A54 (SM-A546B/DS 128GB) | |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 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 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| NFC | Not supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Asus Zenfone Max Plus M2 (ZB634KL) | Galaxy A54 (SM-A546B/DS 128GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Asus Zenfone Max Plus M2 (ZB634KL) | Galaxy A54 (SM-A546B/DS 128GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 10W (5V/2A) Wired charging | 25W Wired fast charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | 44 hours (1.8 days) | 45 hours (1.9 days) |
| Standby | 840 hours (35 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Asus Zenfone Max Plus M2 (ZB634KL) | Galaxy A54 (SM-A546B/DS 128GB) | |
| 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: Red, Silver, Blue, Black | • Colors: Graphite, Lime, Violet, White |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Asus Zenfone Max Plus M2 (ZB634KL) | Galaxy A54 (SM-A546B/DS 128GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.68W/kg (head), 0.63W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.693W/kg (head), 1.338W/kg (body) |