Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 vs Xiaomi Mi A2
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 and the Xiaomi Mi A2, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 | Xiaomi Mi A2 |
|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 10W | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 6.26 in | 5.99 in |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 20 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 175 g | 166 g |
| Released | Dec 2018 | Jul 2018 |
Summary: Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 is ahead on our rating, battery, screen size. Xiaomi Mi A2 is ahead on wired charging, main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 and Xiaomi Mi A2 are evenly matched — either is a safe buy.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 | Xiaomi Mi A2 |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD, notched display | IPS LCD |
| Size | 6.26 inches, 97.8 cm2 (~82.4% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.99 inches, 92.6 cm2 (~77.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~403 ppi density) | 1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~403 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Platform
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 | Xiaomi Mi A2 |
|---|
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 8.1 (Oreo), Android One, upgradable to Android 10 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 (14 nm) | Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 512 | Adreno 512 |
Memory
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 | Xiaomi Mi A2 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 2TB | No |
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM (variants available) | 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 | Xiaomi Mi A2 |
|---|
| Dual | 12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF (Sony IMX486 sensor) | 12 MP, f/1.75, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF
20 MP, f/1.75, 1/2.8", 1.0µm, PDAF |
| Secondary | 5 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | — |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama, EIS | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (with EIS) | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS) |
Selfie Camera
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 | Xiaomi Mi A2 |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.0, 1.12µm | 20 MP, f/2.2, 1/3", 0.9µm |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 | Xiaomi Mi A2 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 10W wired (no fast charging) | 18W wired, Quick Charge 4+ |
Body
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 | Xiaomi Mi A2 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 157.9 x 75.5 x 8.5 mm (6.22 x 2.97 x 0.33 in) | 158.7 x 75.4 x 7.3 mm (6.25 x 2.97 x 0.29 in) |
| Weight | 175g (6.17 oz) | 166 g (5.86 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass 6), plastic back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| Colors | Cosmic Titanium, Midnight Blue | — |
| SIM | — | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 | Xiaomi Mi A2 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct | 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, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | No |
| Radio | FM radio | No |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 | Xiaomi Mi A2 |
|---|
| Announced | December 2018 | July 2018 |
| Status | Available. Released 2018, December | Released July 2018 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 or Xiaomi Mi A2?
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 — 5,000 mAh for the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 versus 3,000 mAh for the Xiaomi Mi A2.
Which is lighter, Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 or Xiaomi Mi A2?
Xiaomi Mi A2 — 175 g for the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 versus 166 g for the Xiaomi Mi A2.
Which is newer, Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 or Xiaomi Mi A2?
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 — Dec 2018 for the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 versus Jul 2018 for the Xiaomi Mi A2.
Is the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 or the Xiaomi Mi A2 rated higher?
We rate the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 8/10 and the Xiaomi Mi A2 7/10.
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