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Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB) vs Sony Xperia XZs (SO-03J)

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

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Compare Sony Xperia XZs X Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB) 13Points
6"
IPS

1080x2160

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.2"
TFT

1080x1920

19.2
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZs (SO-03J)

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!

Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)} 13 Advantages Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB) vs Xperia XZs (SO-03J)} 14 Advantages Sony Xperia XZs (SO-03J)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core12%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core
+32GB (22GB available)10%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (20GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1080x2160 pixels13%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+6"15%
Larger screen
vs5.2"
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.1 Nougat
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh72%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2900 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
3GB LPDDR4Xvs+4GB LPDDR433%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
180 grams (6.3 ounces)vs+161 grams (5.64 ounces)12%
Lighter
8.45 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)4%
Thinner
402 PPIvs+424 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 13MP + 5MPvs+(back) 19.2MP8%
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) 8MPvs+(front) 13MP60%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

26 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
4K UHD (3840x2160)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)Sony Xperia XZs (SO-03J)
ModelZenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)Xperia XZs (SO-03J)
Other model namesASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (3GB RAM), ASUS_X00TDNTT DoCoMo Sony Xperia XZs SO-03J, Sony Keyaki SS
Country or region availableIndia
India
Japan
Japan
BrandAsusSony
Release date5/3/20184/1/2017
Depth8.45 millimeters (0.33 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)76 x 159 millimeters (2.99 x 6.26 in)72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in)
Weight180 grams (6.3 ounces)161 grams (5.64 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)Sony Xperia XZs (SO-03J)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size6" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~76.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2160 pixels (18:9)1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)402 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display features450nits[typ]feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)Sony Xperia XZs (SO-03J)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 7.1 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 Piefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)Sony Xperia XZs (SO-03J)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 509Qualcomm Adreno 530
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)Sony Xperia XZs (SO-03J)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32GB (20GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)Sony Xperia XZs (SO-03J)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps450/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE (Bands 40)
VoLTE
LTE Cat9 700/800/850/900/1500/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,20,26,28,29,32)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)Sony Xperia XZs (SO-03J)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
13 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.41.12μm
19.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels5056x3792 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)25mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.3" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)Sony Xperia XZs (SO-03J)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels13 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)22mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel size1µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)Sony Xperia XZs (SO-03J)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, OGG, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)Sony Xperia XZs (SO-03J)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)Sony Xperia XZs (SO-03J)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)Sony Xperia XZs (SO-03J)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh2900 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy42 hours (1.8 days)17.8 hours
Standby840 hours (35 days)610 hours (25.4 days)

➕ Other features

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)Sony Xperia XZs (SO-03J)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Meteor silver, Deepsea black
• 2.5D curved glass display
• NXP amplifier
• Colors: Black, Warm Silver, Ice Blue
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Metal body
• Triluminos display
• X-Reality Engine
• Sony Exmor RS camera
• 720p@960fps slow motion
• Fast battery charging
• Quick Charge 3.0
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30min

☢️ Radiation rate

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 32GB/3GB)Sony Xperia XZs (SO-03J)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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