Samsung Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB) vs Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 128GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M23 vs Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M2) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.6"
PLS
PLS
1080x2408
50
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
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
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28 Common items in both devices |
128GB (101GB available) / 128GB (110GB available) |
eMMC 5.1 |
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
Plastic body, glass front |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
+21 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB) | Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 128GB) | |
Model | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB) | Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 128GB) |
Other model names | Galaxy M23 5G SM-M236B/Dual-SIM (128GB+4GB RAM) | Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 ZB631KL (6GB RAM), X01BDA |
Country or region available | (Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International) | (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | Asus |
Release date | 4/8/2022, Announced: 3/4/2022 | 12/1/2018 |
Depth | 8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 77 x 165.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.52 in) | 75.5 x 157.9 millimeters (2.97 x 6.22 in) |
Weight | 198 grams (6.93 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 |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB) | Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 128GB) | |
Display type | TFT PLS | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 6.6" inches | 6.26" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~82% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2408 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2280 pixels (19:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 400 PPI | 403 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 6 |
Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | Not supported | 450nits[typ] |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB) | Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 128GB) | |
System version | Android 12 | Android 8.1 Oreo |
Firmware update | Android 13 | Android 9.0 Pie |
User Interface | One UI 4.1 / 5.0 | ZenUI |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB) | Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 128GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 (SDM660) (14nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (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 619 (800MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 512 (650MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 124039 (v7) Geekbench: 5169 (v4.4) GFXBench: 7.6fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB) | Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 128GB) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 6GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 128GB (101GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 128GB (110GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB) | Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 128GB) | |
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 | 2000/1024 Mbps | 400/75 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 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 Cat12 (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 | SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78) | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | 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 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat12 (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) |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
๐ท Camera | ||
Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB) | Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 128GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123ยฐ1/4"1.12ยตm 2MP macro f/2.4 | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash on both cameras |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 27mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.9" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.25ยตm 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 | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps Sony IMX486 sensor |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB) | Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 128GB) | |
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 | 1.12ยตm pixel |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB) | Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 128GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Supported NXP amplifier |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) | 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 |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB) | Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 128GB) | |
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 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, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB) | Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 128GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope 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 |
๐ Battery | ||
Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB) | Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 128GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 25W Wired fast charging | 10W (5V/2A) Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 40 hours (1.7 days) | 45 hours (1.9 days) |
Standby | feature not registered | 833.3 hours (34.7 days) |
โ Other features | ||
Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB) | Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 128GB) | |
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 | โข Colors: Deep Green, Light Blue, Orange Copper | โข Colors: Blue, Titanium โข Touch glove display |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB) | Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 128GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.775W/kg (head), 1.091W/kg (body) | feature not registered |