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Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)

Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) vs Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) X Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB) 06Points
6"
IPS

1080x2160

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

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16Points Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB) Compare Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) X
6"
AMOLED

1080x2220

16
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)

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Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)} 6 Advantages Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB) vs Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)} 16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core1%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+180 grams (6.3 ounces)6%
Lighter
vs191 grams (6.69 ounces)
+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP12%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 16MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+5000 mAh43%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3500 mAh
3GB LPDDR4Xvs+6GB LPDDR4100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)vs+64GB (51GB available)132%
More internal storage for applications and files
8.45 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)2%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2160 pixelsvs+1080x2220 pixels3%
Higher resolution screen
402 PPIvs+411 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
f/2.2 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)29%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MPvs+(dual front camera) 16MP + 8MP199%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
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+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
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+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

34 Common items in both devices
eMMC 5.1
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum frame, glass front/back
60Hz
16 million
6"
Only digital zoom
+27 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)
ModelZenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)
Other model namesASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB602KL (3GB RAM), ASUS_X00TDBGalaxy A8 Plus SM-A730F/Dual-Sim (6GB RAM)
Country or region available(Global, International)Brazil(Europe)
(Global, International), Brazil, (Europe)
PhilippinesHong KongIndiaIndonesiaSingaporeThailandTaiwanVietnam
Philippines, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam
BrandAsusSamsung
Release date5/3/20181/6/2018
Depth8.45 millimeters (0.33 inches)8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)76 x 159 millimeters (2.99 x 6.26 in)75.7 x 159.9 millimeters (2.98 x 6.3 in)
Weight180 grams (6.3 ounces)191 grams (6.69 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~76.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~75.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2160 pixels (18:9)1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)402 PPI411 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display features450nits[typ]Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core)
6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 509ARM Mali-G71 MP2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
64GB (51GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps600/75 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE (Bands 40)
VoLTE
LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
13 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.41.12μm
16 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.8" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: 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 on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels(dual front camera)
16 megapixels
8MP wide f/1.91/4"1.12µm24mm
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)27mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel size1µm pixel1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
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 supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh3500 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy42 hours (1.8 days)23 hours
Standby840 hours (35 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Gray, Gold, Blue
• Samsung DeX (desktop experience)
• Samsung Pay
• Always-on display
• 24-bit/192kHz audio

☢️ Radiation rate

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.32W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)
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