Asus Zenfone 9 vs Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Asus Zenfone 9
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K
Faster charging
Asus Zenfone 9
Higher-resolution camera
Asus Zenfone 9
Better display
Asus Zenfone 9
Lighter body
Asus Zenfone 9
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Asus Zenfone 9 | Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.9 | 5.99 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2400 | 2160 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | — |
| Peak Brightness | 1100 | — |
| PPI | 445 | 404 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | — |
| Screen-to-body | 84.6 | 76.2 |
Platform
| Spec | Asus Zenfone 9 | Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Adreno 509 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 + Gen 1 | Snapdragon 636 |
| Process (nm) | 4 | 14 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 8.1 |
Memory
| Spec | Asus Zenfone 9 | Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Asus Zenfone 9 | Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps; gyro-EIS, HDR | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 2 | 4 |
| Depth | — | 5 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| Lens | — | 16 MP, f/2 |
| ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, (ultrawide) | — |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm, (wide) | 13 MP, f/2.2, 25mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Asus Zenfone 9 | Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 2 |
| Lens | 12 MP, f/2.5, 28mm | 16 MP, f/2.2, 26mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Asus Zenfone 9 | Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4300 | 5000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| music play | — | Up to 199 h |
| stand by | — | Up to 840 h (3G) |
| talk time | — | Up to 42 h (3G) |
| Wired Charging (W) | 30 | 10 |
Body
| Spec | Asus Zenfone 9 | Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, aluminum frame | Glass front, aluminum back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 146.5 | 159 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9.1 | 8.5 |
| Weight (g) | 169 | 180 |
| Width (mm) | 68.1 | 76 |
Launch
| Spec | Asus Zenfone 9 | Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022, July 28 | 2018, April. Released 2018, May |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, September 15 | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Asus Zenfone 9 | Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42 - A version | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 40 - India |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 77, 78 - A version | — |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat20 2000/211 Mbps, 5G 4.5/0.9 Gbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Asus Zenfone 9 | Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I + B1c + B2a), GALILEO (E1 + E5a), QZSS (L1 + L5), NavIC (L5) | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | No | FM radio |
| USB Type | Type-C | — |
| USB Version | — | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Asus Zenfone 9 | Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Asus Zenfone 9 | Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass, gyroscope, ambient light sensor |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Asus Zenfone 9 and Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K packs a 5000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Asus Zenfone 9 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 50 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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