Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 64GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M/DS 128GB)
Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) vs Samsung Galaxy A23 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6"
IPS
IPS
1080x2160
16
MP
MP
16mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.6"
PLS
PLS
1080x2408
50
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M/DS 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!
10 Advantages 
16 Advantages | 29 Common items in both devices |
| eMMC 5.1 |
| Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
| 16 million |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| HDR photo on both cameras |
| (front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
| +22 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 64GB/6GB) | Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M/DS 128GB) | |
| Model | Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 64GB/6GB) | Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M/DS 128GB) |
| Other model names | ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (6GB RAM), ASUS_X00TD | Galaxy A23 4G SM-A235M/Dual-SIM NFC |
| Country or region available |  India |      (Latin America), Brazil, Colombia, Paraguay, Uruguay |
| Brand | Asus | Samsung |
| Release date | 5/3/2018 | 3/25/2022, Announced: 3/4/2022 |
| Depth | 8.45 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 76 x 159 millimeters (2.99 x 6.26 in) | 76.9 x 165.4 millimeters (3.03 x 6.51 in) |
| Weight | 180 grams (6.3 ounces) | 195 grams (6.83 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 64GB/6GB) | Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M/DS 128GB) | |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT PLS |
| Screen size | 6" inches | 6.6" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~76.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2160 pixels (18:9) | 1080x2408 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 402 PPI | 400 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 90Hz |
| Display features | 450nits[typ] | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 64GB/6GB) | Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M/DS 128GB) | |
| System version | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 12 |
| Firmware update | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 15 |
| User Interface | feature not registered | One UI 4.1 / 5.0 / 6.0 / 7.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 64GB/6GB) | Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M/DS 128GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225) (6nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz Kryo 265 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 265 Silver (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 509 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 273554 (v9) Geekbench: 1632 (v5.1) GFXBench: 6.7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 64GB/6GB) | Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M/DS 128GB) | |
| RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 128GB (104GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 64GB/6GB) | Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M/DS 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 | 400/150 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 40) VoLTE | LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 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 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 64GB/6GB) | Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M/DS 128GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 16 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.41.12μm | (quad camera) 50 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/5"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 |
| Main camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 8160x6120 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/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.8 (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 | 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 | Not supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 64GB/6GB) | Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M/DS 128GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 3264x2448 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 64GB/6GB) | Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M/DS 128GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Mono sound (not stereo) |
| 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.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 64GB/6GB) | Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M/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 | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 64GB/6GB) | Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M/DS 128GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 64GB/6GB) | Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M/DS 128GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 10W (5V/2A) Wired charging | 25W Wired fast charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | 42 hours (1.8 days) | 50 hours (2.1 days) |
| Standby | 840 hours (35 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 64GB/6GB) | Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M/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: Meteor silver, Deepsea black • 2.5D curved glass display • NXP amplifier | • Colors: Black, White, Blue, Peach |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL 64GB/6GB) | Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M/DS 128GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.63W/kg (head), 0.78W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |