Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 vs Realme 5 Pro
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 and the Realme 5 Pro, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 | Realme 5 Pro |
|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 4,035 mAh |
| Wired charging | 10W | 20W |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 6.26 in | 6.3 in |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 48 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 175 g | 184 g |
| Released | Dec 2018 | Aug 2019 |
Summary: Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 is ahead on our rating, battery, weight (lower is lighter). Realme 5 Pro is ahead on wired charging, ram (max), screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Realme 5 Pro is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 | Realme 5 Pro |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD, notched display | IPS LCD |
| Size | 6.26 inches, 97.8 cm2 (~82.4% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.3 inches, 97.4 cm2 (~83.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~403 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3+ |
| Brightness | — | 512 nits (measured) |
Platform
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 | Realme 5 Pro |
|---|
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, Realme UI |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 (14 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 AIE (10 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) | Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 512 | Adreno 616 |
Memory
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 | Realme 5 Pro |
|---|
| 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) | 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM (UFS 2.1) |
Main Camera
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 | Realme 5 Pro |
|---|
| Dual | 12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF (Sony IMX486 sensor) | — |
| Secondary | 5 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | — |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama, EIS | LED flash, HDR, panorama, Chroma Boost, Super Nightscape, AI scene recognition |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (with EIS) | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS |
| Quad | — | 48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF (Sony IMX586 sensor); 8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 119° FoV; 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro), 4cm shooting distance; 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
Selfie Camera
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 | Realme 5 Pro |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.0, 1.12µm | 16 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm (Sony IMX471 sensor) |
| Features | LED flash | HDR, panorama, AI beauty |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 | Realme 5 Pro |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4035 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 10W wired (no fast charging) | 20W wired, VOOC 3.0 (50% in 30 min, full charge in 80-90 min) |
Body
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 | Realme 5 Pro |
|---|
| Dimensions | 157.9 x 75.5 x 8.5 mm (6.22 x 2.97 x 0.33 in) | 157 x 74.2 x 8.9 mm (6.18 x 2.92 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 175g (6.17 oz) | 184 g (6.49 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass 6), plastic back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass 3+), plastic back, plastic frame |
| Colors | Cosmic Titanium, Midnight Blue | — |
| SIM | — | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 | Realme 5 Pro |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | No |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Launch
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 | Realme 5 Pro |
|---|
| Announced | December 2018 | 2019, August 20 |
| Status | Available. Released 2018, December | Discontinued |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 or Realme 5 Pro?
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 — 5,000 mAh for the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 versus 4,035 mAh for the Realme 5 Pro.
Which has more RAM, Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 or Realme 5 Pro?
Realme 5 Pro — 6 GB for the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 versus 8 GB for the Realme 5 Pro.
Which is lighter, Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 or Realme 5 Pro?
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 — 175 g for the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 versus 184 g for the Realme 5 Pro.
Which is newer, Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 or Realme 5 Pro?
Realme 5 Pro — Dec 2018 for the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 versus Aug 2019 for the Realme 5 Pro.
Is the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 or the Realme 5 Pro rated higher?
We rate the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 8/10 and the Realme 5 Pro 7/10.
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