Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 vs Realme 3
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 and the Realme 3, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 | Realme 3 |
|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 4,230 mAh |
| Wired charging | 10W | 10W |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 6.26 in | 6.22 in |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 175 g | 175 g |
| Released | Dec 2018 | Mar 2019 |
Summary: Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 is ahead on our rating, battery, ram (max), storage (max). Realme 3 is ahead on main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 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 M2 | Realme 3 |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD, notched display | IPS LCD |
| Size | 6.26 inches, 97.8 cm2 (~82.4% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.22 inches, 96.6 cm2 (~82.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~403 ppi density) | 720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~270 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 | Corning Glass |
Platform
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 | Realme 3 |
|---|
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, Realme UI |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 (14 nm) | MediaTek Helio P60 (International) or Helio P70 (India) (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) | Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53) or Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Adreno 512 | Mali-G72 MP3 |
Memory
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 | Realme 3 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 2TB | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM (variants available) | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 | Realme 3 |
|---|
| Dual | 12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF (Sony IMX486 sensor) | 13 MP, f/1.8, 1/3.1'', 1.12µm, PDAF; 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| Secondary | 5 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | — |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama, EIS | LED flash, HDR, panorama, Nightscape, Chroma Boost |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (with EIS) | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 | Realme 3 |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.0, 1.12µm | 13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3'', 1.12µm |
| Features | LED flash | HDR, panorama, AI Beautification, AI Facial Unlock |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 | Realme 3 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 4230 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 10W wired (no fast charging) | 10W wired |
Body
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 | Realme 3 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 157.9 x 75.5 x 8.5 mm (6.22 x 2.97 x 0.33 in) | 156.1 x 75.6 x 8.3 mm (6.15 x 2.98 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 175g (6.17 oz) | 175 g (6.17 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass 6), plastic back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Corning Glass), plastic back, plastic frame |
| Colors | Cosmic Titanium, Midnight Blue | — |
| SIM | — | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 | Realme 3 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 4.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | No |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
Launch
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 | Realme 3 |
|---|
| Announced | December 2018 | 2019, March |
| Status | Available. Released 2018, December | Available. Released 2019, March |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 or Realme 3?
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 — 5,000 mAh for the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 versus 4,230 mAh for the Realme 3.
Which has more RAM, Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 or Realme 3?
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 — 6 GB for the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 versus 4 GB for the Realme 3.
Which is newer, Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 or Realme 3?
Realme 3 — Dec 2018 for the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 versus Mar 2019 for the Realme 3.
Is the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 or the Realme 3 rated higher?
We rate the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 8/10 and the Realme 3 7/10.
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