Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB) vs Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M12 vs Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M2) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.5"
PLS
PLS
720x1600
48
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
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? Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB)
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9 Advantages 
17 Advantages | 25 Common items in both devices |
| 4GB LPDDR4X / 4GB LPDDR4 |
| eMMC 5.1 |
| Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
| Plastic body, glass front |
| 16 million |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| +18 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB) | Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB) | |
| Model | Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB) | Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB) |
| Other model names | Galaxy M12 SM-M127F/Dual-SIM | Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 ZB631KL (4GB RAM), X01BDA |
| Country or region available |       (Latin America), Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Paraguay, Taiwan |  (Global, International) |
| Brand | Samsung | Asus |
| Release date | 4/30/2021, Announced: 4/19/2021 | 12/1/2018 |
| Depth | 9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches) | 8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 75.9 x 164 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in) | 75.5 x 157.9 millimeters (2.97 x 6.22 in) |
| Weight | 214 grams (7.49 ounces) | 175 grams (6.13 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB) | Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB) | |
| Display type | TFT PLS | TFT IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 6.5" inches | 6.26" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~81.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~82% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2280 pixels (19:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 270 PPI | 403 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 6 |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | Not supported | 450nits[typ] |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB) | Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB) | |
| System version | Android 11 | Android 8.1 Oreo |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 9.0 Pie |
| User Interface | One UI Core 3.1 | ZenUI |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB) | Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 (SDM660) (14nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G52 MP1 | 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 | ||
| Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB) | Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB) | |
| RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4 |
| Internal storage | 128GB (106GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB) | Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB) | |
| 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 | 300/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (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, 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 | ||
| Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB) | Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 48 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.4 |
| Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 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/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 27mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/2" inches | 1/2.9" inches |
| Pixel size | 0.8µm 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 on both cameras | HDR photo only main camera |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@30/60fps Sony IMX486 sensor |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB) | Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB) | |
| 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/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.1" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB) | Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Supported NXP amplifier |
| 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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB) | Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Micro-B USB MHL |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) 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, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
| NFC | Not supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB) | Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB) | Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable | 10W (5V/2A) Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | 49 hours (2 days) | 45 hours (1.9 days) |
| Standby | feature not registered | 833.3 hours (34.7 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
| Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB) | 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: Black, Blue, Green | • Colors: Blue, Titanium • Touch glove display |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 128GB) | Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.799W/kg (head), 0.629W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.539W/kg (head), 1.388W/kg (body) | feature not registered |