ASUS ZenFone 4 series Technical Specs Comparison – featuring ZenFone 4, ZenFone 4 Pro, ZenFone 4 Selfie, ZenFone 4 Selfie Pro, ZenFone 4 Max Pro
I know, it sounds confusing, but it’s actually a lot simpler than it looks. I’ll make it easier for you guys too. There are 3 iterations of the ASUS ZenFone 4, and their Pro counterpart is a step-up of their baseline model. I’ve made a comparison table for your pleasure, each along with their Pro counterpart. I’ll elaborate them in their respective sections ahead.
ASUS ZenFone 4 & ASUS ZenFone 4 Pro
Spotting a 5.5″ display and dual rear cameras, both the ASUS ZenFone 4 and the ASUS ZenFone 4 Pro, while being very similar, carry a significant amount of differences. The devices are perfectly flat with no camera bumps, and the thickness stands merely at 7.5mm only. Standing at the top of the ZenFone 4 series, the quickest way to spot the difference is the availability of the Laser Auto Focus sensor behind the Pro version, which the non-Pro counterpart doesn’t have.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 on the ASUS ZenFone 4 is probably one of the most balanced CPU in terms of performance vs battery consumption while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 on the ASUS ZenFone 4 Pro is a powerhouse that delivers unrivaled performance with a plethora of new technologies bundled with it. Let’s dive into the specifications.
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| Model | ASUS ZenFone 4 (ZE554KL) | ASUS ZenFone 4 Pro (ZS551KL) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 Octa-core 2.2GHz, 64-bit, 14nm | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Octa-Kyro 280 (4 x 2.45GHz + 4 x 1.8GHz), 64-bit, 10nm |
| GPU | Adreno 508 | Adreno 540 |
| RAM / Storage | 6GB / 64GB | 6GB / 128GB |
| Rear Camera 1 | 12MP, Sony IMX362, 1/2.55″ sensor, 1.4μm, f/1.8, 25mm focal length, 83° field of view | 12MP, Sony IMX362, 1/2.55″ sensor, 1.4μm, f/1.7, 25mm focal length, 83° field of view, Dual Pixel PDAF, Laser AF, Subject Tracking AF, SuperPixel Engine, 4-axis OIS with 4-stop slower shutter speeds |
| Rear Camera 2 | 8MP, Omnivision 8856, 1.12μm, f/2.2, 12mm focal length, 120° field of view | 16MP, Sony IMX351, 1.00μm, f/2.6, 50mm focal length (2X), 47° field of view |
| Front Camera | 8MP, Omnivision 8856, 1.12μm, f/2.0, 24mm focal length, 84° field of view | 8MP, Sony IMX319, 1.4μm, f/1.9, 24mm focal length, 88° field of view, PDAF, SuperPixel |
| Display | 5.5″ FHD (1920 x 1080) Super IPS+ LCD, 600 nits | 5.5″ FHD (1920 x 1080) AMOLED, 500 nits |
| Wireless | CAT12 3CA – 600Mbps D/L and 100Mbps U/L 802.11ac dual-band Wi-Fi |
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| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.0 USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C (with OTG support) 0.3s fingerprint sensor |
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| SIM and Expansion | Dual nano SIM with LTE + 2nd SIM combo SD card (up to 256GB) | |
| Battery | 3300mAh | 3600mAh |
| Audio | Smart amp powered speaker with DTS 7.1 virtual, dual internal mic with ASUS Noise Reduction Technology, VoLTE | Dual Smart amp powered speakers with DTS 7.1 virtual, triple mic system with ASUS Noise Reduction Technology, VoLTE |
| Colors | Midnight Black Moonlight White Mint Green |
Pure Black Moonlight White |
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Now, this is a VERY generous list of features that ASUS has put into the ASUS ZenFone 4 series this time around. These specifications are tailored for Malaysia, with other regions getting different specifications. We also have deets about ASUS including 802.11ad 60GHz Wi-Fi band into the ASUS ZenFone 4 Pro for selected countries which would be a solid breakthrough. As for now, we can only confirm that ASUS Malaysia has no immediate plans to bring in the ASUS ZenFone 4 Pro yet, but the ASUS ZenFone 4 will be available by end of August 2017.
ASUS ZenFone 4 Selfie & ASUS ZenFone 4 Selfie Pro
Next up, we have the ASUS ZenFone 4 Selfie and it’s Pro counterpart. BOTH of these devices will be making their way to Malaysia, and these will be highly available in our country. Their specifications are very well decided and their prices are spot on! At the fourth generation of the ZenFone series, ASUS has finally decided to price their products with the consumers in mind!
Let’s have a look at their specifications. Oh, and take note that the ASUS ZenFone 4 Selfie series have dual cameras in front as opposed to the rear, so don’t get confused reading the specifications ;)
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| Model | ASUS ZenFone 4 Selfie (ZD553KL) | ASUS ZenFone 4 Selfie Pro (ZD552KL) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 Octa-core 1.4GHz, 64-bit, 28nm | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 Octa-core 2.0GHz, 64-bit, 14nm |
| GPU | Adreno 505 | Adreno 506 |
| RAM / Storage | 4GB / 64GB | 4GB / 64GB |
| Front Camera 1 | 20MP, Omnivision 20880, 1.0μm, f/2.0, 31mm focal length, 69° field of view | 24MP SuperPixel, Sony IMX362, 1.4μm, f/1.8, 25mm focal length, 83° field of view |
| Front Camera 2 | 8MP, Omnivision 8856, 1.12μm, f/2.4, 12mm focal length, 120° field of view | 5MP, Omnivision 5670, 1.0μm, f/2.2, 12mm focal length, 120° field of view |
| Rear Camera | 16MP, Omnivision 16880, 1.0μm, f/2.0, 26mm focal length, 80° field of view | 16MP, Sony IMX351, 1.0μm, f/2.2, 26mm focal length, 80° field of view |
| Display | 5.5″ HD (1280 x 720) IPS LCD, 400 nits, 74.2% screen-to-body ratio | 5.5″ FHD (1920 x 1080) AMOLED, 500 nits |
| Wireless | Integrated 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi Direct | |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 4.0 Micro USB 2.0 (with OTG support) 0.3s fingerprint sensor |
Bluetooth 4.2 Micro USB 2.0 (with OTG support) 0.3s fingerprint sensor |
| SIM and Expansion | Dual nano SIM with LTE + dedicated SD card (up to 2TB) | Dual nano SIM with LTE + 2nd SIM combo SD card (up to 2TB) |
| Battery | 3000mAh | 3000mAh with fast charging |
| Audio | New 5 magnet structure speaker | New 5 magnet structure speaker with DTS 7.1 virtual, dual mic system |
| Colors | Rose Pink Mint Green Sunlight Gold Deepsea Black |
Rogue Red Sunlight Gold Deepsea Black |
| Price | RM1,299 | RM1,799 |
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As you can see, ASUS didn’t just slap the Pro for no reasons. There are significant differences that ASUS has added to the ASUS ZenFone 4 Selfie series to cater to different demographics. You can pick the one that fits your pocket basically. The price stated includes several accessories like selfie stick (both), OTG cable (both), Micro USB cable (both), Screen Protector (both), ASUS ZenPower 10,050mAh power bank and 16GB Micro SD card (Pro only).
ASUS ZenFone 4 Max Pro
Now the ASUS ZenFone 4 Max Pro has only the Pro version. There is no “base” model for it and don’t ask me why. This one is going to be the most affordable in the ASUS ZenFone 4 series as usual. Spotting very similar looks to the ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom, the ASUS ZenFone 4 Max Pro got itself a pair of dual-lenses camera too. But that’s not the key feature of the ASUS ZenFone 4 Max Pro. We all know what the ZenFone Max has been famous for – it’s battery.
Under the hood, there is a non-removable 5000mAh battery that does not jeopardize the outlook of the ASUS ZenFone 4 Max Pro at all by retaining a slim profile. With up to 46 days of 4G standby, 40 hours of 3G talking, 26 hours of Wi-Fi web browsing and 22 hours of video playback, battery life is going to be the last of your worries with the ASUS ZenFone 4 Max Pro. And if you do managed to deplete it in one way or another, it has fast charging capabilities using it’s 10W adapter that brings the device alive to 3 hours of talk time just with a mere 15 minutes charging. And if you are very much in a hurry after this short charging time, put the ASUS ZenFone 4 Max Pro into Super Saving Mode, you will get 91 hours of standby time with the battery at 10%! Impressed yet?
With the ASUS Power Master app, you will be in full control of how efficiently would you like to utilize the battery of the ASUS Zenfone 4 Max Pro. The Performance Mode will grant you ultimate performance, perfect for resources intensive operations like gaming and downloading multiple applications. The Power Saving mode turns of network connectivity when the device is put to sleep for better efficiency. The Super Saving Mode turns off all Internet connections and keeps only basic features on including the telephone, text messaging, alarm clock, etc. This mode offers extreme levels of power-saving performance.
Let’s checkout the specifications to see what ASUS has to offer.
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| Model | ASUS ZenFone 4 Max Pro (ZC554KL) |
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| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 Octa-core 1.4GHz, 64-bit, 28nm |
| GPU | Adreno 505 |
| RAM / Storage | 3GB / 32GB |
| Rear Camera 1 | 16MP, Omnivision 16880, 1.12μm, f/2.0, 25mm focal length, 80° field of view |
| Rear Camera 2 | 5MP, Omnivision 5675, 1.12μm, f/2.2, 18mm focal length, 120° field of view |
| Front Camera | 16MP, Omnivision 16880, 1.0μm, f/2.0, 26mm focal length, 80° field of view |
| Display | 5.5″ HD (1280 x 720) IPS LCD, 400 nits |
| Wireless | Integrated 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 4.1 Micro USB 2.0 (with OTG support) 0.3s fingerprint sensor |
| SIM and Expansion | Dual nano SIM with LTE + dedicated SD card (up to 2TB) |
| Battery | 5000mAh |
| Audio | Speaker with PMIC internal amplifier, dual mic system |
| Colors | Rose Pink Sunlight Gold Deepsea Black |
| Price | RM1099 |
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The ASUS ZenFone 4 Max Pro also includes similar accessories like the ASUS ZenFone 4 Selfie which makes this price very interesting indeed.
So, there you go, a comparison of the ZenFone 4 series. I hope I have shed off some confusion in terms of the naming and product positioning so far. Let’s talk about the products’ features in the next posts. Eventually, we will also be doing reviews accordingly so subscribe to our site if you not already have :)
