Asus Zenfone 3 (ZE552KL) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Asus Zenfone 3 (ZE552KL) and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Asus Zenfone 3 (ZE552KL) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 4,100 mAh |
| Wired charging | 10W | 10W |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 5.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 155 g | 165 g |
| Released | Aug 2016 | Jan 2017 |
Summary: Asus Zenfone 3 (ZE552KL) is ahead on main camera, weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is ahead on our rating, battery.
★ Which should you buy? Asus Zenfone 3 (ZE552KL) and Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 are evenly matched — either is a safe buy.
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Display
| Asus Zenfone 3 (ZE552KL) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 |
|---|
| Type | Super IPS+ capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.5 inches, 89.6 cm2 (~72.9% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD), ~401 ppi density |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | — |
Platform
| Asus Zenfone 3 (ZE552KL) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 |
|---|
| OS | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), ZenUI 3 | Android 6.0 Marshmallow (upgradable to Android 7.0 Nougat with MIUI 11) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm) | Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 506 | Adreno 506 |
Memory
| Asus Zenfone 3 (ZE552KL) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM (eMMC 5.1) |
Main Camera
| Asus Zenfone 3 (ZE552KL) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 |
|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.12µm, PDAF, Laser AF, 4-axis OIS | 13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF |
| Features | Dual-LED (dual tone) flash, panorama, HDR | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Asus Zenfone 3 (ZE552KL) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide) | 5 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Asus Zenfone 3 (ZE552KL) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4100 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Fast charging 10W | 10W wired (5V/2A) |
Body
| Asus Zenfone 3 (ZE552KL) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 152.6 x 77.4 x 7.7 mm | 151 x 76 x 8.45 mm |
| Weight | 155 g | 165 g (Snapdragon variant) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back, aluminum frame | Aluminum body, plastic ends |
| SIM | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM/ Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (Micro-SIM/Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Asus Zenfone 3 (ZE552KL) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | 4.1, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Asus Zenfone 3 (ZE552KL) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 |
|---|
| Announced | 2016, May | August 2016 (MediaTek), January 2017 (Snapdragon) |
| Status | Available. Released 2016, August | Released January 2017 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Asus Zenfone 3 (ZE552KL) or Xiaomi Redmi Note 4?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 — 3,000 mAh for the Asus Zenfone 3 (ZE552KL) versus 4,100 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4.
Which is lighter, Asus Zenfone 3 (ZE552KL) or Xiaomi Redmi Note 4?
Asus Zenfone 3 (ZE552KL) — 155 g for the Asus Zenfone 3 (ZE552KL) versus 165 g for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4.
Which is newer, Asus Zenfone 3 (ZE552KL) or Xiaomi Redmi Note 4?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 — Aug 2016 for the Asus Zenfone 3 (ZE552KL) versus Jan 2017 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4.
Is the Asus Zenfone 3 (ZE552KL) or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 rated higher?
We rate the Asus Zenfone 3 (ZE552KL) 7/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 8/10.
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