Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB) vs Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M2) vs Asus Zenfone 4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/12/2020 9:56 PM, updated: 11/23/2022 4:37 PM

Compare Asus Zenfone 4 X Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.26"
IPS

1080x2280

12
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC) Compare Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M2) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)

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 Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB)	vs	10 Advantages Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+1080x2280 pixels19% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+403 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	401 PPI
+6.26"14% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+(front) 13MP60% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh52% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3300 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
175 grams (6.13 ounces)	vs	+165 grams (5.78 ounces)6% Lighter
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)13% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 8MP19% Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/2.9" inches	vs	+1/2.55" inches14% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
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
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.

29 Common items in both devices

2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)

4GB LPDDR4 / 4GB LPDDR4X

64GB (51GB available) / 64GB (52GB available)

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
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Model	Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB)	Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Other model names	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 ZB631KL (4GB RAM), X01BDA	Asus Zenfone 4 (NFC version) Snapdragon 630 (4GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), South Africa, China, USA, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	Asus	Asus
Release date	12/1/2018	10/1/2017
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.5 x 157.9 millimeters (2.97 x 6.22 in)	75.2 x 155.4 millimeters (2.96 x 6.12 in)
Weight	175 grams (6.13 ounces)	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.26" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2280 pixels (19:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 6	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	450nits[typ]	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
User Interface	ZenUI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 (SDM660) (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 512 (650MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 508
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 64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (52GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	400/75 Mbps	600/150 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	China version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 North America version: UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 Taiwan version: UMTS 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 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 Cat12 China version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) North America version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,28) Taiwan version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,18,19,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	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	UMTS 850/900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE 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 network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.4	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 8MP 12mm
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4032x3024 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/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	25mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@30/60fps Sony IMX486 sensor	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	24mm lens
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Loudspeaker	Supported NXP amplifier	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
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, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	45 hours (1.9 days)	30 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	833.3 hours (34.7 days)	552 hours (23 days)
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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: Blue, Titanium • Touch glove display	• Colors: Moonlight white, Mint green, Midnight black • Asus ZenUI 4.0 • 2.5D glass screen • Sony IMX362 back camera sensor • Fast battery charging: 50% in 36min • 24-bit/192kHz audio • DTS surround sound • VoLTE
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered