Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5, 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 |
|---|
| Price | $30 | $169 |
| 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 | Mar 2018 |
Summary: Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 is ahead on battery, storage (max), main camera, weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 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 |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.99 inches | 5.99 inches, 92.6 cm2 (~77.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density) | 1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~403 ppi density) |
| Protection | 2.5D curved glass, Bluelight Filter | Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version) |
Platform
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 |
|---|
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 8.0 (Oreo), MIUI 9 (upgradable to Android 9 Pie, MIUI 12) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 (14 nm) | Qualcomm SDM636 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 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM (eMMC 5.1) |
Main Camera
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 |
|---|
| 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) | — |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps (all variants), 4K@30fps (for 16MP variant) | 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | Dual: 12 MP, f/1.9, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF (primary) + 5 MP, f/2.0 (depth sensor) |
Selfie Camera
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.2, (wide) (for 3GB/4GB RAM variants); 16 MP, f/2.0, (wide) (for 6GB RAM variant) | — |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash, AI Portrait mode, AI Beautify 4.0 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | Single: 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm |
Battery
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 |
|---|
| 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 in box typically 5V/2A) |
Body
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 |
|---|
| 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 (6.38 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back, plastic frame | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass), aluminum back, aluminum 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 |
|---|
| 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) | No |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, OTG | microUSB 2.0 |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 |
|---|
| Announced | April 2018 | 2018, March |
| Status | Available. Released May 2018 | Available. Released 2018, March. Discontinued. |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 5?
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.
Which is lighter, Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 5?
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 — 180 g for the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 versus 181 g for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5.
Which is newer, Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 5?
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 — May 2018 for the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 versus Mar 2018 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5.
Is the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 rated higher?
We rate the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 8/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 8/10.
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