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| Global Score | |
| 78 | 77.4 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | Asus |
| 2018-07-27 | 2017-08-03 |
| 6.25 x 2.97 x 0.29 inches | 6.25 x 3.06 x 0.35 inches |
| 5.93 ounces | 6.00 ounces |
| Black, Blue, Gold, Pink and Red | Black |
| Aluminum | Metal |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6 inches | 5.7 inches |
| 2160 x 1080 pixels | 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| 402 pixels per inch | 515 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.1 | 8.5 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro chipset |
| Kryo 260, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 2200 MHz) processor | Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2150 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 512 GPU | Adreno 530 GPU |
| 9.27 | 9 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 17.06 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 20.00 MP | 23.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| -- | 27.00mm focal length |
| 0.34 inches (1/2.9") sensor | 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (24 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 9.79 | 10.23 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.3 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3010mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 3300mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 4.96 | 5.28 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 4.2, EDR |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| 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 Xiaomi Mi A2 is a little bit better than the Asus ZenFone AR, getting a global score of 78 against 77.4. The Xiaomi Mi A2 is a newer cellphone, and it is also somewhat thinner and just a bit lighter than the Asus ZenFone AR. The Xiaomi Mi A2 counts with a bit superior processor than Asus ZenFone AR, and although they both have 6 GB of RAM, the Xiaomi Mi A2 also has a greater number of cores.
The Asus ZenFone AR has a bit more vivid screen than Xiaomi Mi A2, because although it has a little bit smaller display, it also counts with a higher pixel number in each inch in the screen and a better resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels. Asus ZenFone AR shoots clearer videos and photos than Xiaomi Mi A2, because although it has a tinier aperture and worse video frame rate, and they both have the same video definition, the Asus ZenFone AR also counts with a larger sensor and a much more mega-pixels back-facing camera.
The Asus ZenFone AR counts with a much bigger storage capacity to install applications and games than Xiaomi Mi A2, and although they both have exactly the same 128 GB internal memory, the Asus ZenFone AR also has an external memory slot that allows up to 1,95 TB. The Asus ZenFone AR counts with a bit superior battery lifetime than Xiaomi Mi A2, because it has a 3300mAh battery capacity instead of 3010mAh.
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