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Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 16GB) vs Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 128GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G5 Plus vs Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M2) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M2) X Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 16GB) 08Points
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

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16Points Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 128GB) Compare Motorola Moto G5 Plus X
6.26"
IPS

1080x2280

12
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 128GB)

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!

Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 16GB)} 8 Advantages Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 16GB) vs Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 128GB)} 16 Advantages Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 128GB)
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)13%
Lighter
vs175 grams (6.13 ounces)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+424 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs403 PPI
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+1/2.5" inches16%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.9" inches
+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+15W50%
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.
vs10W
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
3GB LPDDR3vs+6GB LPDDR4100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)vs+128GB (110GB available)10 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)vs+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)14%
Thinner
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1080x2280 pixels19%
Higher resolution screen
5.2"vs+6.26"20%
Larger screen
(back) 12MPvs+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP42%
Higher resolution main camera
Dual-LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 13MP154%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 8.1 Oreovs+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps33%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAhvs+5000 mAh67%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

31 Common items in both devices
2GHz 64bit Octa-core
eMMC 5.1
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+24 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 16GB)Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 128GB)
ModelMoto G5 Plus (XT1685 16GB)Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 128GB)
Other model namesLenovo Moto G5 Plus (16GB + 3GB RAM) XT1685, Motorola PotterAsus Zenfone Max Pro M2 ZB631KL (6GB RAM), X01BDA
Country or region availableAustraliaNew Zealand
Australia, New Zealand
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaAsus
Release date3/1/201712/1/2018
Depth9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)74 x 150.2 millimeters (2.91 x 5.91 in)75.5 x 157.9 millimeters (2.97 x 6.22 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)175 grams (6.13 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 16GB)Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 128GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.2" inches6.26" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~82% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x2280 pixels (19:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI403 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered450nits[typ]

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 16GB)Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 128GB)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredZenUI

โš™๏ธ Processor

Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 16GB)Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 (SDM660) (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 506 650MhzQualcomm Adreno 512 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 124039 (v7)
Geekbench: 5169 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 7.6fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 16GB)Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 128GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR36GB LPDDR4
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.1
128GB (110GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 16GB)Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps400/75 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,19,20,28)
TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
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)
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, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 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)
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 16GB)Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)27mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.5" inches1/2.9" inches
Pixel size1.4ยตm pixel1.25ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: 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 sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@30/60fps
Sony IMX486 sensor

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 16GB)Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels13 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 16GB)Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
NXP amplifier
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 16GB)Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 128GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 16GB)Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 16GB)Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered45 hours (1.9 days)
Standbyfeature not registered833.3 hours (34.7 days)

โž• Other features

Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 16GB)Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Lunar Grey, Fine Gold
โ€ข TurboPower charging: 6h in 15min
โ€ข Colors: Blue, Titanium
โ€ข Touch glove display

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 16GB)Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 128GB)
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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