Is there any difference between the Topdon Phoenix Max and Phoenix Remote besides tablet size? What features does the max have that the remote doesn’t, if any?
Here is a table comparison:
| Item | Phoenix Max
| Phoenix Remote
|
| Hardware | ||
| CPU | 8-Core 2.0GHz | 4-Core 2.0GHz |
| RAM | 8G | 4G |
| ROM | 256G | 128G |
| Battery | 18600mAh/3.8V | 12600mAh/3.8v |
| Operating System | Android 9.0 | Android 10.0 |
| Screen Size | 33.8cm (13.3inches) | 25.7cm (10.1inches) |
| Touchscreen | √ | √ |
| Screen Resolution | 1920×1200 | 1280×800 |
| WiFi | 2.4 & 5 GHz | 2.4 & 5 GHz |
| Camera | Rear 13 MP | Rear 13 MP |
| Communication | Bluetooth | Main cable |
| Software | ||
| Full OBDII Functionality｜Read DTCs | √ | √ |
| Full OBDII Functionality｜Clear DTCs | √ | √ |
| Full OBDII Functionality｜Live Data | √ | √ |
| Full OBDII Functionality｜I/M Readiness | √ | √ |
| Full OBDII Functionality｜Freeze Frame Data | √ | √ |
| Full OBDII Functionality｜O2 Sensor Test | √ | √ |
| Full OBDII Functionality｜On Board Monitor Test | √ | √ |
| Full OBDII Functionality｜Evap Test (Mode$8) | √ | √ |
| Full OBDII Functionality｜Vehicle Information | √ | √ |
| System Support | All systems | All systems |
| System Diagnostics｜Read ECU Information | √ | √ |
| System Diagnostics｜Read DTCs | √ | √ |
| System Diagnostics｜Freeze Frame Data | √ | √ |
| System Diagnostics｜Clear DTCs | √ | √ |
| System Diagnostics｜Data Stream | √ | √ |
| Bi-Directional Control/ Active Test | √ | √ |
| Special Function (inside the control unit) | √ | √ |
| Hot Functions | 41 | 41 |
| Online Coding | √ | √ |
| Online Programming | √ | √ |
| Flash Hidden Function | √ | √ |
| Gateway Access | FCA/Renault/Nissan SGW | FCA/Renault/Nissan SGW |
| IMMO | Optional | Optional |
| Guided Function | √ | √ |
| Diagnostic Topology Display | √ | √ |
| AutoVIN | √ | √ |
| SCAN VIN / License | √ | √ |
| ADVANCED PROTOCOL | ||
| CAN-FD | √ | √ |
| DoIP | √ | √ |
| J2534 | √ | × |
| Others | ||
| Remote Desk | √ | √ |
| Repair Information | √ | √ |
| DTC Look UP | √ | √ |
| Battery Test (12V) | Optional | Optional |
| Charging Test (12 / 24V) | Optional | Optional |
| Cranking Test (12 / 24V) | Optional | Optional |
| WiFi / PC | WiFi / PC | |
| Vehicle Coverage | 200+ | 160+ |
| Update Method | WiFi | WiFi |
| Software Update | 2 Years Free | 2 Years Free |
| Expand | ||
| Diesel Vehicle Diagnosis (HD) | Optional | x |
| ADAS | Optional | Optional |
| Electric Vehicle Diagnostics (EV) | Optional | x |
| T-Ninja Box | Optional | Optional |
| Battery Tester (BT Mobile ProS) | Optional | Optional |
| Thermal Imager (TC001) | Optional | Optional |
| Oscilloscope | √ | x |
Phoenix Max and Remote are similar on software configuration. Their differences include:
1. Max supports add-on tools such as thermal imager TC001, Phoenix Scope, T-ninja Box, Battery tester. while Remote doesn’t support thermal imager TC001 and osciloscope.
2. Max MDCI Pro supports wifi and bluetooth communication, while Remote is line communication.
3. Max is ram 8G rom 256G, ANDROID 9.0; Remote is ram 4G rom128G, android10.0.
The Phoenix Max is open android without the play store. The Remote is not open android. The HD coverage that you can get for both is not identical. The Remote has fewer brands that are covered than the Max.
Phoenix Remote does actually support the TC001 thermal camera. Remote does not support adding EV/Battery Pack Diagnostics. Remote does not have an SD card slot or have coverage for online programming for Sprinters/Honda/Acura.
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