Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a) vs Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)

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

5/11/2020 5:12 PM, updated: 7/7/2020 11:41 AM

Compare Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) X Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
LED

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

26Points Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray 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!

4 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	vs	26 Advantages Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)
+100 grams (3.5 ounces)80% Lighter	vs	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+3GB LPDDR4X5 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (300MB available)	vs	+32GB (22GB available)74 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+8.45 millimeters (0.33 inches)11% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
TFT LED-Backlit LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x854 pixels	vs	+1080x2160 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen
245 PPI	vs	+402 PPI64% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+6"50% Larger screen
(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
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 8MP25 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
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
1500 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

18 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+11 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Ray (ST18a)	Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)
Other model names	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray ST18, SE Urushi	ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB602KL (3GB RAM), ASUS_X00TDB
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	(Global, International), Brazil, (Europe)
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Asus
Release date	9/1/2011	5/3/2018
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	8.45 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	53 x 111 millimeters (2.09 x 4.37 in)	76 x 159 millimeters (2.99 x 6.26 in)
Weight	100 grams (3.5 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
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	450nits[typ]
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)
System version	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (45nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	Qualcomm Adreno 509
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	1GB (300MB available)	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	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) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	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	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
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	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)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	42 hours (1.8 days)
Standby	440 hours (18.3 days)	840 hours (35 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 32GB/3GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Gold, White, Pink • 4GB microSD included • Open ES 1.1 • Video stabilizer • PlayNow • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • SE Timescape • Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Meteor silver, Deepsea black • 2.5D curved glass display • NXP amplifier
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	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