Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB) vs Motorola Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) vs Motorola Moto G4 Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/22/2018 11:00 PM, updated: 7/7/2020 11:41 AM

Compare Motorola Moto G4 Play X Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB) 22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x2160

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Motorola Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601) Compare Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)

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!

22 Advantages Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)	vs	3 Advantages Motorola Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core92% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+3GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+32GB (22GB available)120% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+8.45 millimeters (0.33 inches)17% Thinner	vs	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+1080x2160 pixels153% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+402 PPI37% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	294 PPI
+6"20% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP123% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+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
+5000 mAh79% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2800 mAh
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
180 grams (6.3 ounces)	vs	+137 grams (4.8 ounces)31% Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

25 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

f/2.2 (aperture)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)	Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)
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Model	Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)	Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)
Other model names	ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (3GB RAM), ASUS_X00TD	Motorola Moto G4 Play XT1601 Dual-Sim, Moto G Play 4th Gen
Country or region available	India	(Latin America), Mexico
Brand	Asus	Motorola
Release date	5/3/2018	6/1/2016
Depth	8.45 millimeters (0.33 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	76 x 159 millimeters (2.99 x 6.26 in)	72 x 144.4 millimeters (2.83 x 5.69 in)
Weight	180 grams (6.3 ounces)	137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)	Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~76.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	450nits[typ]	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)	Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)	Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 509	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)	Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)	Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated 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) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 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	UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 40) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2600 (Bands 2,3,4,5,7,12,17,28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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 Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)	Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.41.12μm	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm 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, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)	Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)	Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)
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.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)	Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) 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	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)	Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)	Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) GK40
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	2800 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	42 hours (1.8 days)	feature not registered
Standby	840 hours (35 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)	Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)
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: Meteor silver, Deepsea black • 2.5D curved glass display • NXP amplifier	• Colors: Black • TurboPower charging • Water repellent nano-coating
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)	Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)
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