Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB) vs Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)

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

10/22/2018 10:54 PM, updated: 9/22/2022 10:27 AM

Compare Sony Xperia XZ X Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x2160

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

16Points Sony Xperia XZ (F8331) Compare Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
TFT

1080x1920

23
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)

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!

12 Advantages Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)	vs	16 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core12% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1080x2160 pixels13% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+6"15% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.0 Oreo
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh72% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2900 mAh
+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)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
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 PPI	vs	+424 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP	vs	+(back) 23MP29% 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) 13MP60% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+PedometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
10W	vs	+18W80% 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 [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 supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
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 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

26 Common items in both devices

3GB LPDDR4X / 3GB LPDDR4

32GB (22GB available) / 32GB (21GB available)

eMMC 5.1

Aluminum body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

+19 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)	Xperia XZ (F8331)
Other model names	ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB602KL (3GB RAM), ASUS_X00TDB	Xperia XZ 32GB F8331 Single-SIM, Sony Kagura SS
Country or region available	(Global, International), Brazil, (Europe)	(Europe), (Global, International), Brazil, USA
Brand	Asus	Sony
Release date	5/3/2018	10/3/2016, Announced: 9/1/2016
Depth	8.45 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)
Weight	180 grams (6.3 ounces)	161 grams (5.64 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	6" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~76.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	450nits[typ]	Triluminos X-Reality Engine
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 (MSM8996) (14nm)
CPU	Octa-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 controller	Qualcomm Adreno 509	Qualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Basemark X: 29548
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
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) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	450/50 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 40) VoLTE	LTE Cat9 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
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	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 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.41.12μm	23 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	5520x4140 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	24mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/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/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@60fps Exmor RS
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	22mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
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 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
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	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Pedometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	2900 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	42 hours (1.8 days)	17.5 hours
Standby	840 hours (35 days)	610 hours (25.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
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, Platinum, Blue, Pink
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.81W/kg (head), 0.35W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.85W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)