Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)

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

10/22/2018 11:00 PM, updated: 10/1/2024 8:30 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Core X Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB) 27Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x2160

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points Samsung Galaxy Core (GT-i8260) Compare Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
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!

27 Advantages Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)	vs	2 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core173% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+3GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+32GB (22GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4.49GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.41
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+8.45 millimeters (0.33 inches)7% Thinner	vs	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1080x2160 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+402 PPI85% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	217 PPI
+6"40% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP3 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
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 8MP25 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)23 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (720x480)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 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
+5000 mAh178% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1800 mAh
+10W100% 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.	vs	5W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
180 grams (6.3 ounces)	vs	+124 grams (4.34 ounces)45% Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

19 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)
Other model names	ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (3GB RAM), ASUS_X00TD	Galaxy Core GT-i8260, Samsung GT-i8260
Country or region available	India	(Global, International)
Brand	Asus	Samsung
Release date	5/3/2018	5/13/2013
Depth	8.45 millimeters (0.33 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	76 x 159 millimeters (2.99 x 6.26 in)	67.6 x 129.3 millimeters (2.66 x 5.09 in)
Weight	180 grams (6.3 ounces)	124 grams (4.34 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	6" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~76.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~60.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)	480x800 pixels (5:3)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	217 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	450nits[typ]	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	Samsung TouchWiz
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 509	Qualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4X	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1	8GB (4.49GB available) eMMC 4.41
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	7.2/5.76 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 850/900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 40) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.41.12μm	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	VGA (720x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
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	feature not registered
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	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
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)	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	1 microphone
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)
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	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)
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 Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	1800 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	42 hours (1.8 days)	9 hours
Standby	840 hours (35 days)	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)
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, Flash player
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: White, Blue • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)
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

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Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)

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

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

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate