Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M) vs Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A03 Core vs Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/13/2021 7:08 PM, updated: 12/18/2022 9:46 AM

Compare Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) X Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

20Points Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A03 Core X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x2160

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)

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 Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)	vs	20 Advantages Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)
+6.5"8% Larger screen	vs	6"
+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)	vs	+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core40% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR4X	vs	+3GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
211 grams (7.39 ounces)	vs	+180 grams (6.3 ounces)17% Lighter
9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	vs	+8.45 millimeters (0.33 inches)8% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
TFT PLS	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
720x1600 pixels	vs	+1080x2160 pixels103% Higher resolution screen
270 PPI	vs	+402 PPI49% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 8MP	vs	+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP123% 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
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP63% 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
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
7.75W	vs	+10W29% 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.
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

28 Common items in both devices

32GB (23GB available) / 32GB (22GB available)

eMMC 5.1

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)
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Model	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)	Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A03 Core SM-A032M Single-SIM	ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB602KL (3GB RAM), ASUS_X00TDB
Country or region available	Mexico, Peru	(Global, International), Brazil, (Europe)
Brand	Samsung	Asus
Release date	12/6/2021, Announced: 11/15/2021	5/3/2018
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	8.45 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.9 x 164.2 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)	76 x 159 millimeters (2.99 x 6.26 in)
Weight	211 grams (7.39 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
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.5" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	270 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	450nits[typ]
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)
System version	Android 11	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	Android Go edition	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)
Chipset	64bit: Unisoc SC9863A (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (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	PowerVR GE8322 MP2 (550MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 509
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (23GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66)	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+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.41.12μm
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 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/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	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
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)
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	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	42 hours (1.8 days)
Standby	feature not registered	840 hours (35 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)
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: Black, Blue	• Colors: Meteor silver, Deepsea black • 2.5D curved glass display • NXP amplifier
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)
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