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Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 128GB) vs Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)

Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M2) vs Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix X Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 128GB) 08Points
6.26"
IPS

1080x2280

12
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

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24Points Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB) Compare Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M2) X
6.59"
AMOLED

1080x2340

64
MP

24mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)

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 M2 (ZB631KL 128GB)} 8 Advantages Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 128GB) vs ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)} 24 Advantages Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
+128GB (110GB available)10%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128GB (100GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+175 grams (6.13 ounces)37%
Lighter
vs240 grams (8.4 ounces)
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)16%
Thinner
vs9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+403 PPI3%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs391 PPI
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)vs+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)25%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4vs+12GB LPDDR5100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hzvs+144Hz140%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x2280 pixelsvs+1080x2340 pixels3%
Higher resolution screen
6.26"vs+6.59"5%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 5MPvs+(triple camera) 64MP + 13MP + 5MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/2.9" inchesvs+1/1.72" inches69%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 13MPvs+(front) 24MP86%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4K UHD (3840x2160)vs+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 9.0 Pievs+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 5000 Mbps12 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
5000 mAhvs+6000 mAh20%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
10Wvs+30W2 times
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/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
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.

20 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
f/1.8 (aperture)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
Multitouch
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 128GB)Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
ModelZenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 128GB)ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
Other model namesAsus Zenfone Max Pro M2 ZB631KL (6GB RAM), X01BDAAsus ROG Phone 3 ZS661KS Strix edition (12GB RAM)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAsusAsus
Release date12/1/20187/22/2020
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)75.5 x 157.9 millimeters (2.97 x 6.22 in)78 x 171 millimeters (3.07 x 6.73 in)
Weight175 grams (6.13 ounces)240 grams (8.4 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 128GB)Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size6.26" inches6.59" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82% (screen-to-body ratio)~79.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2280 pixels (19:9)1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)403 PPI391 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 6Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate60Hz144Hz
Display features450nits[typ]650nits[typ]
HDR10+

🤖 Operating System

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 128GB)Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 10
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 Piefeature not registered
User InterfaceZenUIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 128GB)Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 (SDM660) (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 512 (650MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 124039 (v7)
Geekbench: 5169 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 7.6fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 128GB)Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR412GB LPDDR5
Internal storage128GB (110GB available)
eMMC 5.1
128GB (100GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 128GB)Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload400/75 Mbps5000/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat13
VoLTE
Global version;
LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (40)
America version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 41)
LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA (41, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat13
VoLTE
Global version;
LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (40)
America version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 41)
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 128GB)Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.4
(triple camera)
64 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.4125°11mm
5MP macro f/2.0
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length27mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/2.9" inches1/1.72" inches
Pixel size1.25µm pixel0.8µm 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 sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@30/60fps
Sony IMX486 sensor
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 128GB)Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels24 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens27mm lens
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixel0.9µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 128GB)Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
LoudspeakerSupported
NXP amplifier
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 128GB)Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 128GB)Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 128GB)Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh6000 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired charging30W Wired fast charging
10W Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 3/4
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy45 hours (1.9 days)feature not registered
Standby833.3 hours (34.7 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 128GB)Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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: Blue, Titanium
• Touch glove display
• Colors: Black glare
• ROG UI (Republic Of Gamers)
• Always-On display
• DTS:X stereo speakers (2 amplifiers)
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• AeroActive Cooler 3

☢️ Radiation rate

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 128GB)Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
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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