Side-by-side technical data
Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K vs Asus ROG Phone 8
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Your pick: Asus ROG Phone 8, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K | ROG Phone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.6 | 8.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.9 | 8.6 |
| Camera | 3.4 | 7.7 |
| Connectivity | 3.6 | 8.0 |
| Battery & charging | 5.2 | 8.2 |
Which one is for you?
Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 404 ppi
- against 388 ppi
- Weight
- 180 g
- against 225 g
- Body Thickness
- 8.5 mm
- against 8.9 mm
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Asus ROG Phone 8, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,500 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 2,343,070
- against 115,509
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 6 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K | ROG Phone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 509 | Qualcomm Adreno 750 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 4.0 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.8 GHz | 3.3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 115,509 | 2,343,070 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 2,213 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 7,325 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold cores and 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver cores | Octa-core processor with Cortex-X4, Cortex-A720 and Cortex-A520 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR5X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v7 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Design
| Specification | Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K | ROG Phone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Silver, Black | Black, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8.5 mm Best value | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 76 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Body Height | 159 mm | 163.8 mm |
| Weight | 180 g Best value | 225 g |
| Usable Surface | 76.2 % | 88.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | — | IP68, Pressure-Sensitive Zones, RGB Light Strip |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Battery
| Specification | Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K | ROG Phone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 65 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | 15 W |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | 42 h | — |
| Standby time | 840 h | — |
| Music playback time | 199 h | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | — |
Display
| Specification | Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K | ROG Phone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | LTPO AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 2,500 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 5.99″ | 6.78″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,160 px | 2,400 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 404 ppi Best value | 388 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 165 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 720 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | — |
| Display Features | — | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, DC Dimming, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO, One Billion Colors, DCI-P3, Color LED Notifications, Scratch Resistant, 10-Bit Panel |
| Integrated Projector | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | — | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — |
| Display colors | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K | ROG Phone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K | ROG Phone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Gaming Buttons |
Software
| Specification | Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K | ROG Phone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8.1 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8.1 | 14 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Direct OS Updates | — | No |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K | ROG Phone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB OTG, microUSB | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, DLNA, VoLTE, VoNR, DisplayPort output |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| SAR American Head | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | — | — |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
| Max. download speed | — | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K | ROG Phone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 3 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless Best value |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K | ROG Phone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K | ROG Phone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
