Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 71.6 | 75.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Asus | Xiaomi |
| Android 9.0 Pie, 8.1 Oreo | Android 8.0 Oreo, 7.1 Nougat |
| 2018-12-20 | 2018-02-22 |
| 6.24 x 3.00 x 0.30 inches | 6.24 x 2.97 x 0.32 inches |
| 5.64 ounces | 6.38 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 |
| Metal | Metal |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.3 inches | 6 inches |
| 1520 x 720 pixels | 2160 x 1080 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 267 pixels per inch | 402 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 7.2 | 8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 SDM632 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 chipset |
| Kryo 250, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 1800 MHz) processor | Kryo 260, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 1800 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 506 GPU | Adreno 509 GPU |
| 8.91 | 9 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 14.66 | 10.02 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 20.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/2.20 aperture |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 9.46 | 8.91 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.3 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Battery | 4000mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.92 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | FM Radio |
Comparison review
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is a bit better than Asus ZenFone Max (M2), with a general score of 75.8 against 71.6. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is an older, heavier and a bit thicker device than the Asus ZenFone Max (M2). Both phones we compare here include Android OS, but the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro has 8.0 Oreo version and Asus ZenFone Max (M2) has Android 9.0 Pie.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro has a brighter screen than Asus ZenFone Max (M2), because although it has a little bit smaller screen, it also counts with a much better 1080 x 2160 resolution and a way higher count of pixels per screen inch. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro features a little better hardware performance than Asus ZenFone Max (M2), and although they both have 8 cores, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro also has more RAM.
The Asus ZenFone Max (M2) counts with a way bigger storage for applications and games than Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, and although they both have exactly the same 64 GB internal memory capacity, the Asus ZenFone Max (M2) also has a SD memory card expansion slot that admits a maximum of 1,95 TB. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro's battery duration is very similar to Asus ZenFone Max (M2)'s battery life.
Asus ZenFone Max (M2) has a bit better camera than Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, because it has a bigger aperture for better photos and video in low light environments, a more mega-pixels camera and a way higher video definition.
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