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Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/6GB) vs Apple iPhone 5S (16GB)

Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M2) vs Apple iPhone 5S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 5S X Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/6GB) 23Points
6.26"
IPS

1080x2280

12
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4"
IPS

640x1136

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1560
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/6GB)

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Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/6GB)} 23 Advantages Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/6GB) vs iPhone 5S (16GB)} 5 Advantages Apple iPhone 5S (16GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)149%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.3GHz 64bit Dual-core (28nm)
+6GB LPDDR45 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+64GB (51GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (13GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+1080x2280 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
vs640x1136 pixels
+403 PPI24%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs326 PPI
+6.26"57%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP113%
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
vsDual-LED flash
+1/2.9" inches3%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)22%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 13MP9 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1560 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
175 grams (6.13 ounces)vs+112 grams (3.92 ounces)56%
Lighter
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)12%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT IPS LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas

26 Common items in both devices
60Hz
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
BSI sensor
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/6GB)iPhone 5S (16GB)
ModelZenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/6GB)iPhone 5S (16GB)
Other model namesAsus Zenfone Max Pro M2 ZB631KL (6GB RAM), X01BDAApple iPhone 5S A1453, A1457, A1530, A1533
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAsusApple
Release date12/1/20189/20/2013, Announced: 9/10/2013
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)75.5 x 157.9 millimeters (2.97 x 6.22 in)58.6 x 123.8 millimeters (2.31 x 4.87 in)
Weight175 grams (6.13 ounces)112 grams (3.92 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/6GB)iPhone 5S (16GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size6.26" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82% (screen-to-body ratio)~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2280 pixels (19:9)640x1136 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)403 PPI326 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 6Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display features450nits[typ]Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/6GB)iPhone 5S (16GB)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoiOS 7.0
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieiOS 12
User InterfaceZenUIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/6GB)iPhone 5S (16GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 (SDM660) (14nm)64bit: Apple A7 (APL0698) (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.3GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 512 (650MHz)PowerVR G6430 (4-core, 400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 124039 (v7)
Geekbench: 5169 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 7.6fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Basemark X: 14341

💽 Memory and storage

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/6GB)iPhone 5S (16GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR41GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)
eMMC 5.1
16GB (13GB available)
eMMC
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/6GB)iPhone 5S (16GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload400/75 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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 800/1700/1900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100A1453/A1533 GSM model:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
A1453/A1533 CDMA model:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
A1457/A1530 model:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
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 Cat3
A1453 model:
LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,18,19,20,25,26)
A1533 model:
LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,19,20,25)
A1457 model:
LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20)
A1530 model:
LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2600 (Bands 38,39,40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
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-ANot supported

📷 Camera

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/6GB)iPhone 5S (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.4
8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)29mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.9" inches1/3" inches
Pixel size1.25µm pixel1.5µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
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 64GB/6GB)iPhone 5S (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)31mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/6GB)iPhone 5S (16GB)
LoudspeakerSupported
NXP amplifier
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMPEG4, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, AAC, eAAC, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/6GB)iPhone 5S (16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/6GB)iPhone 5S (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/6GB)iPhone 5S (16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh1560 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy45 hours (1.9 days)10 hours
Standby833.3 hours (34.7 days)250 hours (10.4 days)

➕ Other features

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/6GB)iPhone 5S (16GB)
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, White, Gold
• Touch ID
• Oleophobic coating
• Simultaneous HD video and image recording
• FaceTime
• Siri natural language
• AirDrop file sharing
• iCloud cloud service
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/6GB)iPhone 5S (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.12W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1W/kg (head), 0.8W/kg (body)
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