Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB) vs Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/4GB)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M2) vs Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) 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 Max Pro (M1) X Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.26"
IPS

1080x2280

12
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/4GB) Compare Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M2) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x2160

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB)

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!

11 Advantages Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB)	vs	4 Advantages Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/4GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)18% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core
+175 grams (6.13 ounces)3% Lighter	vs	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
+1080x2280 pixels6% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2160 pixels
+403 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	402 PPI
+6.26"4% Larger screen	vs	6"
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 13MP60% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps167% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 6Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+8.45 millimeters (0.33 inches)1% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP23% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas

39 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4 / 4GB LPDDR4X

64GB (51GB available)

eMMC 5.1

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

TFT IPS LCD

60Hz

16 million

+32 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/4GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB)	Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/4GB)
Other model names	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 ZB631KL (4GB RAM), X01BDA	ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB602KL (4GB RAM), ASUS_X00TDB
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), Brazil, (Europe)
Brand	Asus	Asus
Release date	12/1/2018	5/3/2018
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.45 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.5 x 157.9 millimeters (2.97 x 6.22 in)	76 x 159 millimeters (2.99 x 6.26 in)
Weight	175 grams (6.13 ounces)	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/4GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.26" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2280 pixels (19:9)	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 6	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	450nits[typ]	450nits[typ]
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/4GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	ZenUI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/4GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 (SDM660) (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (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 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 512 (650MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 509
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 Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/4GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/4GB)
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) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	400/75 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 850/900/2100
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 Cat (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 40) VoLTE
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
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 Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.4	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.41.12μm
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: 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	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 Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/4GB)
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	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/4GB)
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.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/4GB)
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	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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/4GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5000 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)	42 hours (1.8 days)
Standby	833.3 hours (34.7 days)	840 hours (35 days)
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/4GB)
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: Meteor silver, Deepsea black • 2.5D curved glass display • NXP amplifier
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/4GB)
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