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Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 16GB) vs Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 128GB)

Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 2 vs Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek) X Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 16GB) 04Points
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
25Points Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 128GB) Compare Asus Zenfone 2 X
6.73"
AMOLED

1440x3200

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5160
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 128GB)

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Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 16GB)} 4 Advantages Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 16GB) vs 12 Pro (MediaTek 128GB)} 25 Advantages Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 128GB)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+170 grams (5.95 ounces)18%
Lighter
vs201 grams (7.04 ounces)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
1.8GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)80%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR3vs+8GB LPDDR5100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)vs+128GB (101GB available)9 times
More internal storage for applications and files
10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)vs+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)33%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1440x3200 pixels122%
Higher resolution screen
401 PPIvs+521 PPI30%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"vs+6.73"22%
Larger screen
(back) 13MPvs+(triple camera) 50MP + 13MP + 5MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.9 (aperture)5%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 32MP6 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 6.0 Marshmallowvs+Android 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
4G LTEvs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAhvs+5160 mAh72%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

17 Common items in both devices
Dual-LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 16GB)Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 128GB)
ModelZenfone 2 (ZE551ML 16GB)Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 128GB)
Other model namesAsus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML Dual-sim (16GB + 4GB RAM)Xiaomi 12 Pro Dimensity edition 天玑版
Country or region availablefeature not registeredChina
China
BrandAsusXiaomi
Release date3/1/20157/13/2022, Announced: 7/4/2022
Depth10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)77.2 x 152.5 millimeters (3.04 x 6 in)74.6 x 163.6 millimeters (2.94 x 6.44 in)
Weight170 grams (5.95 ounces)201 grams (7.04 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 16GB)Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 128GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size5.5" inches6.73" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~89.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1440x3200 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI521 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh ratefeature not registered120Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered1000nits[typ], 1500nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10+

🤖 Operating System

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 16GB)Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 128GB)
System versionAndroid 5.0 LollipopAndroid 12
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0 Marshmallowfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredMIUI 13

⚙️ Processor

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 16GB)Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 128GB)
Chipset64bit: Intel Atom Z356064bit: MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ Plus (4nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.8GHz Intel Silvermont (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.2GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core)
3x 2.85GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR G6430 MP4ARM Mali-G710 MC10
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 953591 (v9)

💽 Memory and storage

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 16GB)Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 128GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR38GB LPDDR5
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)128GB (101GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 16GB)Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 Bands (1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20) - USA: 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,20)LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA

📷 Camera

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 16GB)Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels(triple camera)
50 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.415mm123°1/3.06"1.12µm
5MP telephoto macro f/2.450mmAF
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.28" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.22µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@120fps
Sony IMX707
Leica optics

📸 Front camera

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 16GB)Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels32 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.5 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.7µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 16GB)Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
24-bit/192kHz
Tuned by Harman Kardon
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 16GB)Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 128GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 16GB)Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 16GB)Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh5160 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging67W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 4
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registered50W Qi wireless charging
10W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 16GB)Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Gold, Gray, Red, White
• Asus ZenUI
• Fast battery charging: 60% in 40min
• 5GB free ASUS WebStorage
• OpenGL 3.0
• Asus BoostMaster 18W adapter included
• Colors: Black, Blue

☢️ Radiation rate

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML 16GB)Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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