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| Global Score | |
| 72.1 | 77.4 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | Asus |
| Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 9.0 Pie, 8.1 Oreo |
| 2017-11-08 | 2018-12-11 |
| 6.02 x 3.00 x 0.30 inches | 6.22 x 2.97 x 0.33 inches |
| 5.40 ounces | 6.17 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 |
| Metal | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 170.00 | -- |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.5 inches | 6.3 inches |
| 1280 x 720 pixels (HD) | 2280 x 1080 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 267 pixels per inch | 400 pixels per inch |
| -- | 450 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 7.1 | 8.4 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 8940 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 28 nm (Octa-Core 1400 MHz) processor | Kryo 260, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 2200 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 505 GPU | Adreno 512 GPU |
| 8.64 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 10.02 | 17.06 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 16.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 13.00 MP |
| f/2.20 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| -- | 27.00mm focal length |
| -- | 0.34 inches (1/2.9") sensor |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 8.91 | 9.57 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.1 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3080mAh Battery | 5000mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.04 | 6.8 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M2) has an overall score of 77.4, which is just a bit better than Xiaomi Redmi Y1's global score of 72.1. These phones have Android OS, but the Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M2) has newer 9.0 Pie version and Xiaomi Redmi Y1 has Android 7.0 Nougat version, so it offers some extra features. The Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M2) is a newer phone than Xiaomi Redmi Y1, but it's a little thicker and heavier.
The Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M2) has a little bit better processing power than Xiaomi Redmi Y1, and although they both have a Octa-Core CPU, the Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M2) also has a higher amount of RAM. Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M2) has a more vivid display than Xiaomi Redmi Y1, because it has a bit larger screen, a better screen density and a lot better resolution of 1080 x 2280px.
Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M2) features a much greater storage capacity for apps and games than Xiaomi Redmi Y1, because it has 128 GB internal storage capacity and a slot for SD memory cards that supports up to 1,95 TB. Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M2) has a really longer battery duration than Xiaomi Redmi Y1, because it has a 5000mAh battery size.
Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M2) shoots slightly better photos and videos than Xiaomi Redmi Y1, because although it has a back facing camera with a lower 12 megapixels resolution, it also counts with a larger aperture to take better low-light photos and a way higher video definition.
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