Asus Zenfone Max Plus (M1) vs Nokia 2.3

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Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

  • Weight

    Zenfone Max Plus (M1): 23 g lighter

    Zenfone Max Plus (M1):
    160 g
    2.3:
    183 g
  • Width

    Zenfone Max Plus (M1): 2.4 mm narrower

    Zenfone Max Plus (M1):
    73 mm
    2.3:
    75.4 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    Zenfone Max Plus (M1): 0.5 in smaller diagonal

    Zenfone Max Plus (M1):
    5.7 in
    2.3:
    6.2 in
  • Chipset

    Zenfone Max Plus (M1):
    Mediatek MT6750T (28 nm)
    2.3:
    Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
  • Height

    Zenfone Max Plus (M1): 5.1 mm shorter

    Zenfone Max Plus (M1):
    152.6 mm
    2.3:
    157.7 mm
  • Release year

    Zenfone Max Plus (M1):
    2017
    2.3:
    2019

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

  1. 1. Zenfone Max Plus (M1)

    Height:
    152.6 mm
    Width:
    73 mm
    Depth:
    8.8 mm
  2. 2. 2.3

    Height:
    157.7 mm +5.1 mm versus Zenfone Max Plus (M1)
    Width:
    75.4 mm +2.4 mm versus Zenfone Max Plus (M1)
    Depth:
    8.7 mm

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. Zenfone Max Plus (M1)

    160 g

  2. 2. 2.3

    183 g

    +23 g versus Zenfone Max Plus (M1)

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

  1. 1. Zenfone Max Plus (M1)

    Screen diagonal:
    5.7 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    18:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    83.8 cm²
  2. 2. 2.3

    Screen diagonal:
    6.2 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    19:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    95.9 cm²

2.3 has approximately 14.4% more rectangular screen area than Zenfone Max Plus (M1).

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for Zenfone Max Plus (M1), 2.3, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageZenfone Max Plus (M1)2.3
32 GB Unknown 2 GB RAM
Zenfone Max Plus (M1): Original memory entry

64 GB · 4 GB RAM 32 GB · 3 GB RAM 16 GB · 2 GB RAM

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. Zenfone Max Plus (M1)

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)

2. 2.3

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 512 GB

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. Zenfone Max Plus (M1)

    4130 mAh

    +130 mAh versus 2.3

  2. 2. 2.3

    4000 mAh

Specifications

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1. Zenfone Max Plus (M1)2. 2.3

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Zenfone Max Plus (M1), 2.3.
SpecificationZenfone Max Plus (M1)2.3
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 152.6 Х 73 Х 8.8 mm
  • 157.7 Х 75.4 Х 8.7 mm
Weight
  • 160 g
  • 183 g
Technology
  • IPS LCD
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 5.7" inch
  • 6.2" inch
Screen resolution
  • 1080 x 2160 px
  • 720 x 1520 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 64 GB
  • 4 GB RAM 32 GB
  • 3 GB RAM 16 GB
  • 2 GB RAM
  • 32GB 2GB RAM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
  • microSD
  • up to 512 GB
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 4130 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Po
  • 4000 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS
  • Android 7 (Nougat); ZenUI 4
  • Android 9.0 (Pie)
  • planned upgrade to Android 10; Android One
Chipset
  • Mediatek MT6750T (28 nm)
  • Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Zenfone Max Plus (M1), 2.3.
SpecificationZenfone Max Plus (M1)2.3
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 83.8 cm2
  • 95.9 cm2
Screen format
  • 18:9 (height:width)
  • 19:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 75.3%
  • 80.7%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 424 PPI
  • 271 PPI
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Zenfone Max Plus (M1), 2.3.
SpecificationZenfone Max Plus (M1)2.3
Rear camera, main
  • 16 MP
  • Dual
  • 13 MP
  • Dual
Camera specs
  • 16 MP
  • f/2.0
  • 35mm (standard)
  • PDAF -8 MP
  • 17mm (ultrawide)
  • no AF
  • 13 MP
  • f/2.2
  • 1/3.1"
  • 1.12µm
  • AF -2 MP
  • 1/5.0"
  • 1.75µm
  • depth sensor
Functions
  • LED flash
  • HDR
  • panorama
  • LED flash
  • HDR
  • panorama
Video
  • 1080p@30fps
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 8 MP
  • Single
  • 5 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 8 MP
  • f/2.0
  • 25mm (wide)
  • 5 MP
  • f/2.4
Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for Zenfone Max Plus (M1), 2.3.
SpecificationZenfone Max Plus (M1)2.3
Processor CPU
  • Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
  • Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Graphics processor GPU
  • Mali-T860MP2
  • PowerVR GE8320
Antutu 7 score *
  • 37451
  • 57321
GeekBench 4 Single Core *
  • 533
Unknown
General specs
General specs — specifications for Zenfone Max Plus (M1), 2.3.
SpecificationZenfone Max Plus (M1)2.3
Release date
  • 2017
  • November
  • 2019
  • December
Colors
  • Sunlight Gold
  • Azure Silver
  • Deepsea Black
  • Cyan Green
  • Sand
  • Charcoal
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 250 EUR
  • 110 EUR
Body build
  • Front glass
  • aluminum body
  • Glass front
  • plastic back
  • plastic frame
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Zenfone Max Plus (M1), 2.3.
SpecificationZenfone Max Plus (M1)2.3
SIM card
  • Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
  • Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA - China -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - Global
  • China HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 / 800 - Taiwan HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - USA
  • LATAM -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
  • 2(1900)
  • 3(1800)
  • 5(850)
  • 7(2600)
  • 8(900)
  • 20(800)
  • 40(2300) - Global LTE band 1(2100)
  • 18(800)
  • 19(800)
  • 26(850)
  • 28(700)
  • 38(2600)
  • 41(2500) - Taiwan LTE band 2(1900)
  • 4(1700/2100)
  • 12(700)
  • 17(700)
  • 28(700) - USA
  • LATAM LTE band 1(2100)
  • 34(2000)
  • 39(1900)
  • 40(2300)
  • 41(2500) - China
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (Dual SIM model only) GSM 900 / 1800 / 850 - India -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - Global HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - USA / LATAM -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
  • 3(1800)
  • 5(850)
  • 7(2600)
  • 8(900)
  • 20(800)
  • 28(700)
  • 38(2600)
  • 40(2300)
  • 41(2500) - Global
Speed
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Yes
Edge
  • Yes
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BDS
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • USB On-The-Go
  • microUSB 2.0
  • USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth
  • 4.0
  • A2DP
  • LE
  • 5.0
  • A2DP
  • LE
Harmful irradiation Unknown
  • SAR - 0.81 W/kg (head) 0.86 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.41 W/kg (head) 1.40 W/kg (body)
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Zenfone Max Plus (M1), 2.3.
SpecificationZenfone Max Plus (M1)2.3
Radio
  • FM radio
  • FM radio
Others Unknown
  • Always-on display
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for Zenfone Max Plus (M1), 2.3.
SpecificationZenfone Max Plus (M1)2.3
Dop
  • Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass - Power Bank/Reverse charging -Charging 5V/2A 10W
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • proximity