Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N) vs Asus Zenfone Max Plus M2 (ZB634KL)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G vs Asus Zenfone Max Plus (M2) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/9/2020 12:06 PM, updated: 9/27/2024 3:00 AM

Compare Asus Zenfone Max Plus (M2) X Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N) 34Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.9"
AMOLED

1440x3200

108
MP

40mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Asus Zenfone Max Plus M2 (ZB634KL) Compare Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.26"
IPS

1080x2246

12
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)

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!

34 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)	vs	5 Advantages Asus Zenfone Max Plus M2 (ZB634KL)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)44% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core
+12GB LPDDR53 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+256GB (222GB available)10 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (21GB available)
+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1440x3200 pixels90% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2246 pixels
+509 PPI28% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	398 PPI
+6.9"10% Larger screen	vs	6.26"
+(quad camera) 108MP + 48MP + 12MP + 0.3MP9 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+1/1.33" inches118% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.9" inches
+(front) 40MP4 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 5000 Mbps16 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4000 mAh
+45W4 times 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
+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+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
+Gorilla Glass 6Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
222 grams (7.77 ounces)	vs	+180 grams (6.3 ounces)23% Lighter
8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.49 millimeters (0.33 inches)4% Thinner
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
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.
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

24 Common items in both devices

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

BSI sensor

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

f/1.8 (aperture)

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)	Asus Zenfone Max Plus M2 (ZB634KL)
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Model	Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)	Zenfone Max Plus M2 (ZB634KL)
Other model names	삼성갤럭시 S20 Ultra 5G SM-G988NZKAKOO (Snapdragon, 12GB RAM)	Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL-4J005BR (32GB+3GB RAM)
Country or region available	South Korea	(Global, International), Brazil
Brand	Samsung	Asus
Release date	3/6/2020, Announced: 2/11/2020	3/1/2019
Depth	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.49 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	76 x 166.9 millimeters (2.99 x 6.57 in)	76.2 x 159.2 millimeters (3 x 6.27 in)
Weight	222 grams (7.77 ounces)	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)	Asus Zenfone Max Plus M2 (ZB634KL)
Display type	Dynamic AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.9" inches	6.26" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~90.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x3200 pixels (20:9)	1080x2246 pixels (18.7:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	509 PPI	398 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 6	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR10+ Always-On Display 120Hz@FHD 60Hz@QHD	2.5D glass
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)	Asus Zenfone Max Plus M2 (ZB634KL)
System version	Android 10	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)	Asus Zenfone Max Plus M2 (ZB634KL)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon SiP 1 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 506
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 415976 (v7), 514485 (v8) Geekbench: 12191 (v4.4), 2697 (v5.1) GFXBench: 21fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)	Asus Zenfone Max Plus M2 (ZB634KL)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	256GB (222GB available) UFS 3.0	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)	Asus Zenfone Max Plus M2 (ZB634KL)
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	5000/1024 Mbps	300/150 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 28)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (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+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 28)
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)	Asus Zenfone Max Plus M2 (ZB634KL)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 108 megapixels 48MP periscope telephoto f/3.5103mm1/2.0"0.8µmPDAFOIS4x-optical-zoom10x-hybrid-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.4µmSuper-Steady-video 0.3MP TOF 3D f/1.0	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.41.12µm
Main camera resolution	12000x9000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.33" inches	1/2.9" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@60fps 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps	Sony IMX486 sensor
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)	Asus Zenfone Max Plus M2 (ZB634KL)
Front camera (secondary)	40 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	7296x5472 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.7µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)	Asus Zenfone Max Plus M2 (ZB634KL)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG	Mono sound (not stereo) NXP 9874
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	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
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)	Asus Zenfone Max Plus M2 (ZB634KL)
USB	USB 3.2 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	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)	Asus Zenfone Max Plus M2 (ZB634KL)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture 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
	Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)	Asus Zenfone Max Plus M2 (ZB634KL)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	45W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 9W Reverse wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	44 hours (1.8 days)
Standby	feature not registered	840 hours (35 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)	Asus Zenfone Max Plus M2 (ZB634KL)
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: Cosmic Black, Cosmic Grey, Cloud White • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)	• Colors: Red, Silver, Blue, Black
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988N)	Asus Zenfone Max Plus M2 (ZB634KL)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.599W/kg (head), 1.31W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered