Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB) vs Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A21s vs Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/14/2020 11:03 PM, updated: 7/6/2022 7:26 AM

Compare Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) X Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A21s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x2160

16
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)

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!

8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)	vs	10 Advantages Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)14% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core
+6.5"8% Larger screen	vs	6"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP187% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP
+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+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.	vs	10W
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
192 grams (6.72 ounces)	vs	+180 grams (6.3 ounces)7% Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.45 millimeters (0.33 inches)5% 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)
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 13MP	vs	+(front) 16MP25% 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
Virtual ambient light sensor	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device

31 Common items in both devices

6GB LPDDR4X

64GB (48GB available) / 64GB (51GB available)

eMMC 5.1

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

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

+24 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)	Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A21s SM-A217F/Dual-Sim NFC (64GB + 6GB RAM)	ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB602KL (6GB RAM), ASUS_X00TDB
Country or region available	Hong Kong	(Europe), Malaysia
Brand	Samsung	Asus
Release date	6/2/2020, Announced: 5/15/2020	5/3/2018
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.45 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.3 x 163.7 millimeters (2.96 x 6.44 in)	76 x 159 millimeters (2.99 x 6.26 in)
Weight	192 grams (6.72 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 A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.5" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.8% (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 A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 12	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G52 MP1	Qualcomm Adreno 509
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)
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	300/150 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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	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+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4"1.12µm123° 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.41.12μm
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	4608x3456 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/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	25mm lens
Sensor size	1/2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.12µm 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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4608x3456 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	1/3.1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	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 A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
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, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor Virtual ambient light sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast 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 A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)
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, White, Blue, Red	• Colors: Meteor silver, Deepsea black • 2.5D curved glass display • NXP amplifier
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.422W/kg (head), 1.544W/kg (body)	feature not registered