This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the ASUS Zenfone Max M2 and ASUS ROG Phone 3 STRIX Edition smartphones.
The ASUS Zenfone Max M2 features a 6.3-inch display, 4,000mAh battery, dual-camera setup and Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 chipset.
Meanwhile, the ASUS ROG Phone 3 STRIX Edition features a slightly larger 6.59-inch display, 64MP main camera, 6,000mAh battery, 30W fast charging and Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset. It is considerably more expensive.
| Specs | ASUS Zenfone Max M2 | ASUS ROG Phone 3 STRIX Edition |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.3-inch HD+ IPS LCD Display (720 x 1520 Pixels 267 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 19:9 Aspect Ratio, 2.5D Arc Glass, Rounded Corners and Notch | 6.59-inch FHD+ AMOLED Display (1080 x 2340 Pixels, 391 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass 6, 19.5:9 Aspect Ratio, 144Hz Refresh Rate, and HDR10+ |
| Size | 158.4 x 76.3 x 7.7 mm | 171.0 x 78.0 x 9.9 mm |
| Weight | 160 g | 240 g |
| Build | Metal | Glass Front & Back with Aluminum Frame |
| Durability | ||
| Colors | Black and Gold | Black Glare |
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ASUS ROG Phone 3 STRIX Edition The ASUS ROG Phone 3 STRIX Edition has a larger and sharper display. It is also has better build materials, while the ASUS Zenfone Max M2 is lighter and thinner. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 4x Kyro 250 Gold @ 1.8GHz & 4x Kryo 250 Silver @ 1.8GHz |
Octa Core CPU 1x Kryo 585 @ 2.84GHz , 3x Kryo 585 @ 2.42GHz & 4x Kryo 585 @ 1.8GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 506 | Adreno 650 |
| RAM | 3 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB |
| Expansion | 512GB via microSD | None |
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 10 with ROG UI |
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ASUS ROG Phone 3 STRIX Edition
The ASUS ROG Phone 3 STRIX Edition has better performance and a higher RAM capacity. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Dual Cameras: 13MP Main Camera 2MP Depth Sensor -Autofocus and LED Flash |
Triple Cameras: 64MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, PDAF) 13MP Ultra-wide (f/2.4 Aperture, 125˚ FoV) 5MP Macro (f/2.0 Aperture) -LED Flash -8K Video Recording & Night Mode |
| Front Camera |
8 Megapixels with LED Flash |
24 Megapixels (f/2.0 Aperture) |
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ASUS ROG Phone 3 STRIX Edition
Based on the specs, ASUS ROG Phone 3 STRIX Edition has a higher-resolution 64MP main camera and an ultrawide camera. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 6 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | A-GPS | A-GPS (dual band), GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, & GNSS |
| Our pick: |
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ASUS ROG Phone 3 STRIX Edition
The ASUS ROG Phone 3 STRIX Edition has better cellular connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes | No |
| Audio Enhancement | NXP Smart Amp | HiRes Audio, Stereo Speakers, & DTS:X |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
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ASUS ROG Phone 3 STRIX Edition
Based on the specs, it has stereo speakers, DTS:X audio, Hi-Res Audio, and a gyroscope. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 4000 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) | 6000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 5V/2A Charging | 30W Charging Rate |
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ASUS ROG Phone 3 STRIX Edition
The ASUS ROG Phone 3 STRIX Edition has a larger battery capacity and faster charging. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱8,995.00 - Official Price in the Philippines | ₱39,995.00 - Official Price in the Philippines |
| Release Date | January 2019 | August 15, 2020 |
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