Nokia 9 PureView vs Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB)
Side by side comparison between Nokia 9 PureView vs Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M2) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.99"
POLED
POLED
1440x2880
12
MP
MP
20mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3320
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.26"
IPS
IPS
1080x2280
12
MP
MP
13mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Nokia 9 PureView
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25 Advantages 
7 Advantages | 29 Common items in both devices |
| 60Hz |
| 16 million |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| EIS: Digital stabilization |
| 1/2.9" inches |
| f/1.8 (aperture) |
| +22 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Nokia 9 PureView | Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB) | |
| Change model | ||
| Model | Nokia 9 PureView | Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB) |
| Other model names | Nokia 9 PureView TA-1082, A-1087, TA-1094 | Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 ZB631KL (4GB RAM), X01BDA |
| Country or region available |  (Global, International) | (Global, International) |
| Brand | Nokia | Asus |
| Release date | 2/1/2019 | 12/1/2018 |
| Depth | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 75 x 155 millimeters (2.95 x 6.1 in) | 75.5 x 157.9 millimeters (2.97 x 6.22 in) |
| Weight | 172 grams (6.02 ounces) | 175 grams (6.13 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| Nokia 9 PureView | Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB) | |
| Display type | P-OLED | TFT IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 5.99" inches | 6.26" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~79.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~82% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1440x2880 pixels (18:9) | 1080x2280 pixels (19:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 538 PPI | 403 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 6 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | HDR10 | 450nits[typ] |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Nokia 9 PureView | Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB) | |
| 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 9 PureView | Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 (SDM660) (14nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-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 630 710Mhz | 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 9 PureView | Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB) | |
| RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4 |
| Internal storage | 128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1 | 64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
| External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Nokia 9 PureView | Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | 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 | 1024/150 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 | CDMA 800 (TA-1094), GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | TA-1082 version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 TA-1087 version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 TA-1094 version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat16 VoLTE TA-1082 version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) TA-1087 version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) TA-1094 version: LTE (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 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 network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, 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 | 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 9 PureView | Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (6 cameras) 12 megapixels 12MP ultrawide 12MP mono 12MP mono 12MP mono 0.3MP TOF 3D | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.4 |
| Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash on both cameras |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 28mm (lens) | 27mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.9" inches | 1/2.9" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.25µm 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/video on both cameras | HDR photo only main camera |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@30/60fps Sony IMX486 sensor |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Nokia 9 PureView | Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 20 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 5184x3840 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | LED |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.8" inches | 1/3.1" inches |
| Pixel size | 1µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Nokia 9 PureView | Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported NXP amplifier |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | Not supported | FM |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, 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 9 PureView | Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB) | |
| USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | Not supported | Micro-B USB MHL |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 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 9 PureView | Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Nokia 9 PureView | Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3320 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3 USB Power Delivery 1.0 | 10W (5V/2A) Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | 5W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 45 hours (1.9 days) |
| Standby | feature not registered | 833.3 hours (34.7 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
| Nokia 9 PureView | Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | 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: Midnight Blue • Android One • Zeiss optics back cameras • Always-on display • 24-bit/192kHz audio | • Colors: Blue, Titanium • Touch glove display |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Nokia 9 PureView | Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 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 |