Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 3GB RAM) vs Xiaomi Redmi 6 (32GB Global)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 3 Max vs Xiaomi Redmi 6 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/4/2018 9:10 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 10:17 AM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi 6 X Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 3GB RAM) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Xiaomi Redmi 6 (32GB Global) Compare Asus Zenfone 3 Max X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.45"
IPS

720x1440

12
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 3GB RAM)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

10 Advantages Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 3GB RAM)	vs	7 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 6 (32GB Global)
+1080x1920 pixels100% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1440 pixels
+401 PPI36% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	295 PPI
+5.5"1% Larger screen	vs	5.45"
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4100 mAh37% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+10W100% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	5W
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)47% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
175 grams (6.13 ounces)	vs	+146 grams (5.11 ounces)20% Lighter
(back) 16MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP7% Higher resolution main camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

32 Common items in both devices

3GB LPDDR3

32GB (24GB available) / 32GB (22GB available)

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

+25 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 3GB RAM)	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 3GB RAM)	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)
Other model names	Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL 3GB/32GB 5.5" Dual-Sim	Xiaomi Redmi 6 Global 3GB RAM + 32GB, Xiaomi Cereus
Country or region available	(Global, International), (Europe), Philippines, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan	(Global, International), (Europe), India, Taiwan
Brand	Asus	Xiaomi
Release date	9/1/2016	6/1/2018
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.24 x 151.4 millimeters (3 x 5.96 in)	71.5 x 147.5 millimeters (2.81 x 5.81 in)
Weight	175 grams (6.13 ounces)	146 grams (5.11 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 3GB RAM)	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.45" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1440 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	295 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 3GB RAM)	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 8.1 Oreo	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 3GB RAM)	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 505 450Mhz	PowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 3GB RAM)	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (24GB available)	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 3GB RAM)	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Global version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 Taiwan/Japan: UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100 India/Indonesia: UMTS 850/900/2100	M1804C3DG version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 M1804C3DH version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 Global version: LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) Taiwan/Japan: LTE 700/800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,6,7,8,18,19,26,28) TD-LTE 2500/2600 (Bands 38,41) India/Indonesia: LTE 850/900/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5,8) TD-LTE 2300 (Band 40)	LTE Cat4 VoLTE M1804C3DG version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40) M1804C3DH version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 3GB RAM)	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.21.12μm
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 3GB RAM)	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 3GB RAM)	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 3GB RAM)	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 3GB RAM)	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 3GB RAM)	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4100 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	17 hours	feature not registered
Standby	912 hours (38 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 3GB RAM)	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Titanium Grey, Glacier Silver, Pink, Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Asus ZenUI 3.0 • 2.5D glass screen • 450nits brightness screen	• Colors: Grey, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold • 2.5D curved glass screen • 18:9 screen • MIUI 9.6
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 3GB RAM)	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered