Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) vs Samsung Galaxy J2 Core phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/15/2019 9:46 AM, updated: 11/7/2021 4:05 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J2 Core X Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB) 26Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x2160

16
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 16GB) Compare Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
PLS

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)

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!

26 Advantages Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)	vs	2 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 16GB)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core76% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X5 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR3
+64GB (51GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.0
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+8.45 millimeters (0.33 inches)5% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+1080x2160 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+402 PPI83% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	220 PPI
+6"20% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP162% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+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	HDR photo only main camera
+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.1 Oreo
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage 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 mAh92% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2600 mAh
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
180 grams (6.3 ounces)	vs	+154 grams (5.39 ounces)17% 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

EIS: Digital stabilization

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 16GB)
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Model	Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 16GB)
Other model names	ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB602KL (6GB RAM), ASUS_X00TDB	Galaxy J2 Core (Android Go) SM-J260M/Dual-sim
Country or region available	(Europe), Malaysia	Brazil, Uruguay
Brand	Asus	Samsung
Release date	5/3/2018	8/24/2018
Depth	8.45 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	76 x 159 millimeters (2.99 x 6.26 in)	72.1 x 143.4 millimeters (2.84 x 5.65 in)
Weight	180 grams (6.3 ounces)	154 grams (5.39 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 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 16GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	6" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~76.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)	540x960 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	220 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 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 16GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7570 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 509	ARM Mali-T720 MP1 (830MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 29459 (v5)
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 16GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 16GB)
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) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 40) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28)
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+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.41.12μm	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	3264x2448 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/2.2 (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	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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	2560x1920 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 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, 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 64GB/6GB)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, 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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	42 hours (1.8 days)	18 hours
Standby	840 hours (35 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 16GB)
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
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, Silver, Gold • Android Go edition
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.61W/kg (head), 0.61W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered