Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 71.6 | 84.6 |
| Basic Information | |
| Asus | Motorola |
| Android 9.0 Pie, 8.1 Oreo | Android 11 |
| 2018-12-20 | 2021-08-19 |
| 6.24 x 3.00 x 0.30 inches | 6.65 x 2.99 x 0.35 inches |
| 5.64 ounces | 7.05 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Nebula Blue |
| Metal | -- |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.3 inches | 6.8 inches |
| 1520 x 720 pixels | 2460 x 1080 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 267 pixels per inch | 395 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 7.2 | 8.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 SDM632 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SM7325 chipset |
| Kryo 250, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 1800 MHz) processor | Kryo 670 Prime, 64-bit, 6 nm (Octa-Core 2400 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 506 GPU | Adreno 642L GPU |
| 8.91 | 9.36 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 14.66 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 108.00 MP + 32.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.90 aperture |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (920 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 9.46 | 12.1 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 10.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Battery | 5000mAh Nano SIM Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.92 | 6.8 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | -- |
Comparison review
The Motorola Edge (2021) is much better than the Asus ZenFone Max (M2), with a general score of 84.6 against 71.6. Both phones in our current comparison work with Android OS (Operating System), but the Motorola Edge (2021) has the previous 11 version while Asus ZenFone Max (M2) has Android 9.0 Pie version. Motorola Edge (2021)'s design is way newer, but a lot heavier and somewhat thicker than the Asus ZenFone Max (M2).
Motorola Edge (2021) counts with just a bit better hardware performance than Asus ZenFone Max (M2), and although they both have a Octa-Core processor, the Motorola Edge (2021) also has a higher amount of RAM memory. Motorola Edge (2021) has a more vivid screen than Asus ZenFone Max (M2), because it has a way higher resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels, a greater count of pixels per screen inch and a quite larger screen.
The Asus ZenFone Max (M2) has a lot bigger memory capacity for apps and games than Motorola Edge (2021), because although it has less internal storage, it also counts with a slot for SD memory cards that allows up to 1,95 TB. The Motorola Edge (2021) features greater battery lifetime than Asus ZenFone Max (M2), because it has 5000mAh of battery capacity against 4000mAh.
Motorola Edge (2021) features a lot better camera than Asus ZenFone Max (M2), because although it has a smaller camera aperture which is not favorable for low-light photos and videos, and they both have the same video frame rates and the same 3840x2160 video definition, the Motorola Edge (2021) also counts with a way better resolution back facing camera.
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