Nokia 4.2 (16GB) vs Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 4.2 vs Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M2) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/12/2020 10:05 PM, updated: 11/23/2022 4:37 PM

Compare Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M2) X Nokia 4.2 (16GB) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.71"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

19Points Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 32GB) Compare Nokia 4.2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.26"
IPS

1080x2280

12
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 32GB)

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!

3 Advantages Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	vs	19 Advantages Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 32GB)
+161 grams (5.64 ounces)9% Lighter	vs	175 grams (6.13 ounces)
+8.39 millimeters (0.33 inches)1% Thinner	vs	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
2GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)5% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR450% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+32GB (20GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files
720x1520 pixels	vs	+1080x2280 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
295 PPI	vs	+403 PPI37% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.71"	vs	+6.26"10% Larger screen
(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP15% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/3" inches	vs	+1/2.9" inches3% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 13MP60% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps167% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh67% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 6Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

31 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front/back / Plastic body, glass front

LTPS IPS LCD / TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+24 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	4.2 (16GB)	Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 32GB)
Other model names	Nokia 4.2 TA-1157 (2GB RAM)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 ZB631KL (3GB RAM), X01BDA
Country or region available	Australia, (Europe), Taiwan	(Global, International)
Brand	Nokia	Asus
Release date	4/1/2019	12/1/2018
Depth	8.39 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.3 x 148.95 millimeters (2.81 x 5.86 in)	75.5 x 157.9 millimeters (2.97 x 6.22 in)
Weight	161 grams (5.64 ounces)	175 grams (6.13 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 32GB)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.71" inches	6.26" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~76.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1520 pixels	1080x2280 pixels (19:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	295 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	450nits[typ]
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 32GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	ZenUI
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 (SDM660) (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core) 6x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 505 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 512 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 124039 (v7) Geekbench: 5169 (v4.4) GFXBench: 7.6fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 32GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (20GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 32GB)
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	150/50 Mbps	400/75 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 Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) VoLTE	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 network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	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	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	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)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 2MP depth	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/2.9" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.25µm 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	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@30/60fps Sony IMX486 sensor
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/4" inches	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported NXP amplifier
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 32GB)
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	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	18 hours	45 hours (1.9 days)
Standby	600 hours (25 days)	833.3 hours (34.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Black, Pink sand • Android One • 19:9 display ratio • 2.5D curved glass screen • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Blue, Titanium • Touch glove display
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 32GB)
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