Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 128GB)

Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) vs Samsung Galaxy A51 phones, differences, pros, cons with full specifications. What's the better?

1/4/2020 4:27 PM, updated: 9/28/2020 6:43 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A51 XAsus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)04Points

Specifications Compare Models

6"
IPS

1080x2160

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

64bit Octa

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

20PointsSamsung Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 128GB)Compare Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

64bit Octa

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 128GB)

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!

4 Advantages Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)	vs	20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 128GB)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+5000 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4000 mAh
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
1.8Ghz 64bit Octa-Core	vs	+2.3Ghz 64bit Octa-Core23% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR4X	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)	vs	+128GB (107GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
180 grams (6.3 ounces)	vs	+172 grams (6.02 ounces)5% Lighter
8.45 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)7% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2160 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels11% Higher resolution screen
402 PPI	vs	+405 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6"	vs	+6.5"8% Larger screen
(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 32MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G+ LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
10W	vs	+15W50% 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.
802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz)	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMOAdvantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO is newer and faster
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 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

31 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+24 specs and more in the table below

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Physical features	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)	Samsung Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 128GB)
Model	Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 128GB)
Other model names	ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (3GB RAM), ASUS_X00TD	Samsung Galaxy A51 SM-A515F/DSM
Country or region available	India	Kazakhstan, Russia
Brand	Asus	Samsung
Release date	May, 2018	December, 2019
Depth	8.45 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	76 x 159 millimeters (2.99 x 6.26 in)	73.6 x 158.5 millimeters (2.9 x 6.24 in)
Weight	180 grams (6.3 ounces)	172 grams (6.02 ounces)
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
System (OS)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)	Samsung Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 128GB)
Operating system	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
Hardware	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)	Samsung Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 128GB)
Chipset	64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)	64bit - Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 9611 (10nm)
CPU processor	Octa-Core, 2 processors: 1.8Ghz Quad-Core Kryo 260 Gold 1.6Ghz Quad-Core Kryo 260 Silver	Octa-Core, 2 processors: 2.3Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A73 1.7Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 509	ARM Mali-G72 MP3
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (107GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Display	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)	Samsung Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 128GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~76.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~87.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	405 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Display features	60Hz, 450 nits(typ)	60Hz
Mobile networks	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)	Samsung Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 128GB)
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) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum download/upload	150/50 Mbps	600/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band detailsCollapse 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 40) VoLTE	LTE Cat12/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
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+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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
Calling	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)	Samsung Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 128GB)
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Speakerphone	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Camera	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)	Samsung Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP depthf/2.41.12μm	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 12MP ultrawidef/2.213mm1.12µm 5MP telephotof/2.440mm 5MP depthf/2.21/5.0"1.12µm
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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 on both cameras
2ª camera	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)	Samsung Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 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	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Multimedia	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)	Samsung Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 128GB)
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	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 Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)	Samsung Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
NFC	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
Other functions	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)	Samsung Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 128GB)
Active noise cancellation	Supported	Supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) ANT+
Other features	- Colors: Meteor silver, Deepsea black - 2.5D curved glass display - NXP amplifier - WiFi direct, hotspot	- Colors: Prism, Crush Black, White, Blue, Pink - One UI 2 - Always On Display - WiFi direct, hotspot
Power supply	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)	Samsung Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 128GB)
Battery	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Standard charging	15W Fast battery charging
Talk time autonomy	2520 minutes \| 42 hours \| 1.8 days	feature not registered
Standby	50400 minutes \| 840 hours \| 35 days	feature not registered
Radiation rate	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)	Samsung Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.369W/kg (head) \| 1.59W/kg (body)