Asus Zenfone C (ZC451CG) vs Xiaomi Redmi 1S
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Asus Zenfone C (ZC451CG) and the Xiaomi Redmi 1S, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Asus Zenfone C (ZC451CG) | Xiaomi Redmi 1S |
|---|
| Our rating | 5/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 2,100 mAh | 2,000 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 4.5 in | 4.7 in |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 149 g | 158 g |
| Released | Feb 2015 | May 2014 |
Summary: Asus Zenfone C (ZC451CG) is ahead on battery, weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Redmi 1S is ahead on our rating, screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi 1S is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Asus Zenfone C (ZC451CG) | Xiaomi Redmi 1S |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 4.5 inches | 4.7 inches, 60.9 cm2 (~64.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 480 x 854 pixels | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density) |
| Protection | Not specified | AGC Dragontrail glass |
Platform
| Asus Zenfone C (ZC451CG) | Xiaomi Redmi 1S |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 4.4.4 (ZenUI) | Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 9.2 |
| Chipset | Intel Atom Z2520 | Qualcomm MSM8228 Snapdragon 400 |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.2 GHz Intel Saltwell HT | Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | PowerVR SGX544MP2 | Adreno 305 |
Memory
| Asus Zenfone C (ZC451CG) | Xiaomi Redmi 1S |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 64GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 64GB |
| Internal | 8GB 1GB RAM | 8GB 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Asus Zenfone C (ZC451CG) | Xiaomi Redmi 1S |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.0, AF | 8 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), AF |
| Features | LED flash, PixelMaster technology | LED flash, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Asus Zenfone C (ZC451CG) | Xiaomi Redmi 1S |
|---|
| Single | VGA, f/2.8 | 1.6 MP |
| Features | Fixed focus | — |
| Video | — | 720p |
Battery
| Asus Zenfone C (ZC451CG) | Xiaomi Redmi 1S |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion | Removable Li-Po |
| Capacity | 2100 mAh | 2000 mAh |
Body
| Asus Zenfone C (ZC451CG) | Xiaomi Redmi 1S |
|---|
| Dimensions | 136.5 x 67 x 10.9 mm (5.37 x 2.64 x 0.43 in) | 137 x 69 x 9.9 mm (5.39 x 2.72 x 0.39 in) |
| Weight | 149 g (5.26 oz) | 158 g (5.57 oz) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Build | — | Plastic body |
Comms
| Asus Zenfone C (ZC451CG) | Xiaomi Redmi 1S |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, EDR | 4.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | — |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio with RDS |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go (OTG) |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS |
Launch
| Asus Zenfone C (ZC451CG) | Xiaomi Redmi 1S |
|---|
| Announced | 2015, January | February 2014 (CN), July 2014 (IN) |
| Released | 2015, February | — |
| Status | — | Released May 2014 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Asus Zenfone C (ZC451CG) or Xiaomi Redmi 1S?
Asus Zenfone C (ZC451CG) — 2,100 mAh for the Asus Zenfone C (ZC451CG) versus 2,000 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi 1S.
Which is lighter, Asus Zenfone C (ZC451CG) or Xiaomi Redmi 1S?
Asus Zenfone C (ZC451CG) — 149 g for the Asus Zenfone C (ZC451CG) versus 158 g for the Xiaomi Redmi 1S.
Which is newer, Asus Zenfone C (ZC451CG) or Xiaomi Redmi 1S?
Asus Zenfone C (ZC451CG) — Feb 2015 for the Asus Zenfone C (ZC451CG) versus May 2014 for the Xiaomi Redmi 1S.
Is the Asus Zenfone C (ZC451CG) or the Xiaomi Redmi 1S rated higher?
We rate the Asus Zenfone C (ZC451CG) 5/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi 1S 7/10.
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