Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 vs ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL
Here we compared two mid-range smartphones: the 5.99-inch Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (with Qualcomm Snapdragon 636) that was released on February 1, 2018, against the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL, which is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 and came out 11 months after. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the gadgets.
Key differences
Reasons to consider the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
- Compatible with Wi-Fi 5 wireless networks
- Supports 18W fast charging
- 11% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (145K versus 131K)
- Delivers 14% higher maximum brightness (565 against 494 nits)
- Has a built-in infrared port
Reasons to consider the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL
- Comes with 1000 mAh larger battery capacity: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Newer Bluetooth version (v5)
- Ability to record video in 4K resolution
- The phone is 11-months newer
Review
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Performance
CPU/GPU performance in apps and games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
NanoReview score
Final comparison evaluation
Value for money
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Tests and specifications
Comparison table of technical specifications and testsDisplay
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.99 inches | 6.26 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2160 pixels | 1080 x 2280 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 18:9 | 19:9 |
| PPI | 403 ppi | 403 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| HDR support | No | No |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 77.68% | 82% |
| RGB color space | 99.7% | - |
| PWM | 2358 Hz | 2336 Hz |
| Response time | 38 ms | 39.8 ms |
| Contrast | 2252:1 | 1043:1 |
Max. Brightness
Design and build
| Height | 158.5 mm (6.24 inches) | 157.9 mm (6.22 inches) |
| Width | 75.4 mm (2.97 inches) | 75.5 mm (2.97 inches) |
| Thickness | 8 mm (0.31 inches) | 8.5 mm (0.33 inches) |
| Weight | 180 gramm (6.35 oz) | 175 gramm (6.17 oz) |
| Waterproof | No | No |
| Rear material | Metal | Glass |
| Frame material | Metal | Plastic |
| Colors | Black, Gold, Blue, Red, Pink | Silver, Blue |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, rear | Yes, rear |
Screen-to-body ratio
Performance
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 |
| Max. clock | 1800 MHz | 2200 MHz |
| CPU cores | 8 (4 + 4) | 8 (4 + 4) |
| Architecture | - 4 cores at 1.6 GHz: Kryo 260 Silver (Cortex-A53) - 4 cores at 1.8 GHz: Kryo 260 Gold (Cortex-A73) |
- 4 cores at 1.84 GHz: Kryo 260 Silver (Cortex-A53) - 4 cores at 2.2 GHz: Kryo 260 Gold (Cortex-A73) |
| Lithography process | 14 nanometers | 14 nanometers |
| Graphics | Adreno 509 | Adreno 512 |
| GPU clock | 720 MHz | 850 MHz |
| FLOPS | ~184 GFLOPS | ~217 GFLOPS |
| RAM size | 3, 4, 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Memory clock | 1333 MHz | 1866 MHz |
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Storage size | 32, 64, 128 GB | 64, 128 GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Memory card | MicroSD | MicroSD |
| Memory card max. size | Up to 128 GB | Up to 2000 GB |
Benchmarks
Geekbench 5 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 5 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 8
Software
| Operating system | Android 7.1 (Can be upgraded to Android 9.0) | Android 8.1 (Can be upgraded to Android 9.0) |
| ROM | MIUI 12 | Zen UI 5.0 |
| OS size | 8 GB | 13 GB |
Battery
| Capacity | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charge power | 18 W | 10 W |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Replaceable | No | No |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Reverse charging | No | No |
| Fast charging | Yes, Quick Charge 3.0 (50% in 50 min) | No |
| Full charging time | 2:10 hr | 3:00 hr |
Battery life tests
Web browsing (Wi-Fi)
Watching videos (Player)
Talk (3G)
Camera
| Matrix | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Image resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Zoom | Digital | Digital |
| Flash | Dual LED | LED |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| 8K video recording | No | No |
| 4K video recording | No | Up to 30FPS |
| 1080p video recording | Up to 60FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Slow motion | 120 FPS (720p) | 120 FPS (720p) |
| Lenses | 2 (12 MP + 5 MP) | 2 (12 MP + 5 MP) |
| Wide (main) lens | - 12 MP - Aperture: f/2.2 - Pixel size: 1.4 micron - Sensor: 1/2.55", Samsung S5K2L7 (ISOCELL CMOS) - Phase autofocus (Dual Pixel) |
- 12 MP - Aperture: f/1.8 - Focal length: 27 mm - Pixel size: 1.25 micron - Sensor: 1/2.9", Sony IMX486 (Exmor-RS CMOS) - Phase autofocus |
| Depth lens | - 5 MP - Aperture: f/2 - Pixel size: 1.12 micron - Sensor: 1/5", Samsung S5K5E8 (CMOS) |
- 5 MP - Aperture: f/2.4 - Focal length: 27 mm - Pixel size: 1.12 micron |
| Camera features | - Bokeh mode | - Bokeh mode |
| Megapixels | 5 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Image resolution | 4160 x 3120 | 4160 x 3120 |
| Aperture | f/2 | f/2.0 |
| Focal length | - | 26 mm |
| Pixel size | 1.4 microns | 1.12 microns |
| Sensor type | - | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.9" | - |
| Video resolution | 1080p (Full HD) при 30 FPS | 1080p (Full HD) при 30 FPS |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 a/b/g/n) |
| Wi-Fi features | - Dual Band - Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display |
- Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth version | 4.2 | 5 |
| Bluetooth features | LE, HID, A2DP | PBAP/PAB, OPP, MAP, HSP, HFP, HDP, GAP, AVRCP, A2DP |
| USB type | Micro USB | Micro USB |
| USB version | 2 | 2 |
| USB features | - Charging - USB-Storage mode - USB-Host mode - OTG |
- Charging - USB-Storage mode - OTG |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo |
| NFC* | No | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes | No |
| Number of SIM* | 2 | 2 |
| Type of SIM card | Nano | Nano |
| Multi SIM mode | Active | Standby |
| eSIM support* | No | No |
| Hybrid slot | Yes | No |
| LTE Cat* | 12 | 4 |
| 5G support | No | No |
Sound
| Speakers | Mono | Mono |
| Headphone audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
Speakers test
Max. loudness
Other
| Category | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Announced | February 2018 | December 2018 |
| Release date | February 2018 | December 2018 |
| Launch price | ~ 187 USD | ~ 225 USD |
| SAR (head) | 1.29 W/kg | 0.347 W/kg |
| SAR (body) | 1.24 W/kg | 1.46 W/kg |
| Sensors | - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
- Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
Conclusion
If the display, performance, camera, and sound are more important to you, then choose the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL. But if the software and connectivity are more of a priority – go for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5.
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