Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|
| Price | $30 | $80 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 10W | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 5.99 in | 5.99 in |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 12 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 180 g | 181 g |
| Released | May 2018 | Feb 2018 |
Summary: Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 is ahead on battery, storage (max), main camera, weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is ahead on wired charging.
★ Which should you buy? Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.99 inches | 5.99 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density) | 1080 x 2160 pixels (FHD+) |
| Protection | 2.5D curved glass, Bluelight Filter | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 18:9 |
Platform
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9 (Pie), MIUI 9 (upgradable to MIUI 11/12) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 (14 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 (14 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x 1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x 1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) | Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 509 | Adreno 509 |
Memory
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot), expandable up to 2 TB |
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM (LPDDR4X) |
Main Camera
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|
| Dual | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAF + 5 MP, f/2.4, (depth) (for 3GB/4GB RAM variants); 16 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAF + 5 MP, f/2.4, (depth) (for 6GB RAM variant) | 12 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF + 5 MP, f/2.0, 1.12µm, depth sensor |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps (all variants), 4K@30fps (for 16MP variant) | 1080p |
Selfie Camera
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.2, (wide) (for 3GB/4GB RAM variants); 16 MP, f/2.0, (wide) (for 6GB RAM variant) | 20 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.8", 1.0µm (Sony IMX376 sensor) |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash, HDR, Beautify 4.0 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p |
Battery
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 10W wired | 18W fast charging (Quick Charge 2.0 compatible, charger not included) |
Body
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|
| Dimensions | 159 x 76 x 8.64 mm | 158.6 x 75.4 x 8.1 mm (6.24 x 2.97 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 180 g | 181 g |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back, plastic frame | — |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | — |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, OTG | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|
| Announced | April 2018 | 2018, February 14 (India) |
| Status | Available. Released May 2018 | Released 2018, February |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro?
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 — 5,000 mAh for the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 versus 4,000 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro.
Which is lighter, Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro?
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 — 180 g for the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 versus 181 g for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro.
Which is newer, Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro?
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 — May 2018 for the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 versus Feb 2018 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro.
Is the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro rated higher?
We rate the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 8/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro 8/10.
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