Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 5Z vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/26/2018 8:56 AM, updated: 9/28/2020 10:56 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 X Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
IPS

1080x2246

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB) Compare Asus Zenfone 5Z X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB)

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!

18 Advantages Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB)	vs	5 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
+2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core42% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+165 grams (5.78 ounces)10% Lighter	vs	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)3% Thinner	vs	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+1080x2246 pixels4% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2160 pixels
+6.2"4% Larger screen	vs	5.99"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 8MP18% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP
+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.1 Oreo
+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+18W80% 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	10W
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
402 PPI	vs	+403 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Dual-LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 13MP60% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
3300 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh21% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

28 Common items in both devices

64GB (51GB available) / 64GB (52GB available)

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
Other model names	Asus Zenfone 5z 4GB RAM, ASUS_Z01RD	红米Note 5 AI MEC7S, MEG7S, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	Asus	Xiaomi
Release date	6/1/2018	3/1/2018
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.65 x 153 millimeters (2.98 x 6.02 in)	75.4 x 158.6 millimeters (2.97 x 6.24 in)
Weight	165 grams (5.78 ounces)	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.2" inches	5.99" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~77.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2246 pixels (18.7:9)	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	550nits[typ]	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 8.1 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.7GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 509
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available) UFS 2.1	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
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 (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1200/100 Mbps	600/150 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	A version: UMTS 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100 B version (USA): UMTS 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100 C version: UMTS 850/900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat15/Cat18 A version: LTE Cat15 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,18,19,20,26,28,32) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) B version (USA): LTE Cat18 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,18,19,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,41) C version: LTE Cat18 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Band 40)	LTE Cat12 China version: LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Vietnam version: LTE (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40) Taiwan version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.012mm1/4"1.12µmFF	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.01.25µm
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical 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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	25 hours (1 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
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: Midnight Blue, Meteor Silver • 2.5D curved glass screen • 95% DCI-P3 coverage • Supports glove touch • ASUS ZenUI 5.0 • 24-bit/192kHz audio • DTS sound (only headphones)	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Rose Gold • 2.5D glass screen edge • 18:9 ratio screen • MIUI 9 • Silicone case included • WiFi display, direct, hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB)	Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.16W/kg (head), 0.89W/kg (body)	0.79W/kg (head), 1.03W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.16W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body)	feature not registered