Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 vs Realme 2 Pro
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 and the Realme 2 Pro, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 | Realme 2 Pro |
|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 3,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 10W | 10W |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 5.99 in | 6.3 in |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 180 g | 174 g |
| Released | May 2018 | Oct 2018 |
Summary: Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 is ahead on battery. Realme 2 Pro is ahead on ram (max), screen size, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Realme 2 Pro is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 | Realme 2 Pro |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.99 inches | 6.3 inches, 97.4 cm2 (~84.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density) |
| Protection | 2.5D curved glass, Bluelight Filter | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Features | — | Waterdrop notch, Capacitive, Multi-touch, Scratch resistant |
Platform
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 | Realme 2 Pro |
|---|
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie) | — |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 (14 nm) | Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x 1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x 1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 509 | Adreno 512 |
Memory
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 | Realme 2 Pro |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM |
| Storage type | — | eMMC 5.1 |
Main Camera
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 | Realme 2 Pro |
|---|
| Dual | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAF + 5 MP, f/2.4, (depth) (for 3GB/4GB RAM variants); 16 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAF + 5 MP, f/2.4, (depth) (for 6GB RAM variant) | 16 MP, f/1.7, 1/2.8", 1.12µm, PDAF (Sony IMX398 sensor) + 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps (all variants), 4K@30fps (for 16MP variant) | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@240fps |
Selfie Camera
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 | Realme 2 Pro |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.2, (wide) (for 3GB/4GB RAM variants); 16 MP, f/2.0, (wide) (for 6GB RAM variant) | 16 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm |
| Features | LED flash | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 | Realme 2 Pro |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 10W wired | 10W wired |
Body
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 | Realme 2 Pro |
|---|
| Dimensions | 159 x 76 x 8.64 mm | 156.7 x 74 x 8.5 mm (6.17 x 2.91 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 180 g | 174 g (6.14 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual Nano-SIM (dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 | Realme 2 Pro |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | No |
| Radio | FM radio | No |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, OTG | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
Launch
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 | Realme 2 Pro |
|---|
| Announced | April 2018 | 2018, September |
| Status | Available. Released May 2018 | Released 2018, October |
| OS at launch | — | Android 8.1 (Oreo), ColorOS 5.2 |
| Upgradable to | — | Android 10, Realme UI |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 or Realme 2 Pro?
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 — 5,000 mAh for the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 versus 3,500 mAh for the Realme 2 Pro.
Which has more RAM, Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 or Realme 2 Pro?
Realme 2 Pro — 6 GB for the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 versus 8 GB for the Realme 2 Pro.
Which is lighter, Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 or Realme 2 Pro?
Realme 2 Pro — 180 g for the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 versus 174 g for the Realme 2 Pro.
Which is newer, Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 or Realme 2 Pro?
Realme 2 Pro — May 2018 for the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 versus Oct 2018 for the Realme 2 Pro.
Is the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 or the Realme 2 Pro rated higher?
We rate the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 8/10 and the Realme 2 Pro 8/10.
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