What is the difference between Topdon Phoenix Smart and Phoenix Max?
See the side-by-side comparison of these diagnostic powerhouses from Topdon.
| TOPDON Phoenix Smart vs Phoenix Max | |||
| ITEMS | Phoenix Smart | Phoenix Max | |
| Hardware Configurations | CPU | MT6761, 4-Core 2.0GHz | MT8788, 8-Core 2.0GHz |
| RAM | 4G | 8G | |
| ROM | 128G | 256G | |
| battery capacity | 12600mAh/3.8v | 18600mAh/3.8v | |
| Android version | Android 10.0 | Android 9.0 | |
| Screen size | 10.1inch | 13.3inch | |
| Screen resolution | 1280×800 | 1920×1200 | |
| Wi-Fi | 2.4 & 5 GHz | 2.4 & 5 GHz | |
| camera | Rear 8.0 MP |
Rear 13 MP |
|
| Weight | 1.55 kg(3.42lb) | 2.92kg(6.44lb) | |
| Communication | MDCI PRO | MDCI PRO | |
| Main Features | Basic Functions (Read & Clear the codes and data stream) |
√ | √ |
| Service Functions | 41 | 41 | |
| Full-System Diagnostic | √ | √ | |
| Active Test | √ | √ | |
| Auto VIN | √ | √ | |
| SCAN VIN/License | √ | √ | |
| Remote Desk | √ | √ | |
| Diagnostic Topology Display | √ | √ | |
| Online Programming | Benz | √ | √ |
| BMW | √ | √ | |
| VW, Audi, Skoda, SEAT | √ | √ | |
| Porsche | √ | √ | |
| Land Rover | √ | √ | |
| Jaguar | √ | √ | |
| Renault | √ | √ | |
| Nissan | √ | √ | |
| Subaru | √ | √ | |
| Infiniti | √ | √ | |
| Hyundai | √ | √ | |
| Kia | √ | √ | |
| Online Parameterization |
VW | √ | √ |
| Audi | √ | √ | |
| Online Coding | Benz (SCN) |
√ | √ |
| BMW | √ | √ | |
| VW, Audi, Skoda, SEAT | √ | √ | |
| Porsche | √ | √ | |
| Renault | √ | √ | |
| Online FFS Activation | VW, Audi | √ | √ |
| Online Calibration & Matching | VW, Audi | √ | √ |
| Guided Function |
VW, Audi, Skoda | √ | √ |
| Offline Programming |
Ford | √ | √ |
| Mazda | √ | √ | |
| Vauxhall | √ | √ | |
| Opel | √ | √ | |
| Flash Hidden Function | Benz | √ | √ |
| BMW | √ | √ | |
| VW、Audi、Skoda、SEAT | √ | √ | |
| Porsche | √ | √ | |
| Jeep | √ | √ | |
| Dodge | √ | √ | |
| Chrysler | √ | √ | |
| Toyota | √ | √ | |
| Honda | √ | √ | |
| Repair Data | Benz | √ | √ |
| BMW | √ | √ | |
| VW, Audi | √ | √ | |
| Porsche（11-） | √ | √ | |
| Add-on Tools | Diesel vehicle diagnosis(HD) | √ | √ |
| New Energy Vehicle Diagnostics（EV） | √ | √ | |
| ADAS | √ | √ | |
| TPMS | X | X | |
| T-Ninja Box | √ | √ | |
| battery Tester | √ | √ | |
| Thermal Imager（TC001） | √ | √ | |
| oscilloscope | √ | √ | |
| endoscope | X | X | |
| Protocols Supported |
J2534 | √ | √ |
| Bus Protocols: DoIP/CAN FD |
√ | √ | |
| Subscription Fee | Tesla | √ | √ |
| FCA Secure Gateway | √ | √ | |
| Upgrade Fee (End User) | $795/Y, $1099/2Y | $795/Y, $1099/2Y | |
| Languages | Software Languages | 24 Languages English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian,Polish, Turkish, Dutch, Hungarian, Chinese (Traditional), Korean, Finnish、Greek, Slovak, Romanian, Arabic, Croatian, Slovenian, Czech，Danish, Norwegian |
24 Languages English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Polish, Turkish, Dutch, Hungarian, Chinese (Traditional), Korean, Greek, Slovak, Romanian, Arabic, Croatian, Slovenian, Finnish、Czech、Danish, Norwegian（V1.1.8） |
| User Manual Languages | English | English | |
In sum:
The Phoenix Smart and Max have pretty much the same capabilities. They both have the exact same coverage and do the same job.
The Phoenix Max has larger screen, stronger camera, and supports remote diagnostics.
For online coding and programming, both the Phoenix Max and Phoenix Smart are very capable — in terms of core programming they’re pretty much on the same level.
The main difference comes into play when you’re dealing with heavy-duty / commercial vehicles:
Phoenix Max supports the widest range of heavy-duty trucks and more complex systems.
The Phoenix Smart covers 80% of what the Max covers for HD vehicles.
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