Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone Max (M1) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/23/2023 10:09 AM, updated: 11/7/2023 11:11 AM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G X Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.45"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

25Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G Compare Asus Zenfone Max (M1) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G

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!

3 Advantages Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)	vs	25 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
+150 grams (5.25 ounces)22% Lighter	vs	183 grams (6.41 ounces)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)128% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X100% 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
eMCP	vs	+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)10% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1440 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels150% Higher resolution screen
295 PPI	vs	+395 PPI34% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.45"	vs	+6.67"22% Larger screen
(dual camera) 13MP + 8MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP188% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/3" inches	vs	+1/2.76" inches9% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 13MP60% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 8.0 Oreo	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps167% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4000 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
10W	vs	+33W2 times 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.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP53 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+20 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)	Redmi Note 12 4G
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Model	Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)	Redmi Note 12 4G
Other model names	Asus Zenfone Max M1 ZB555KL (dual-camera) quad-core	Redmi Note 12 4G 23021RAAEG
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Asus	Xiaomi
Release date	10/1/2018	3/30/2023, Announced: 3/23/2023
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.9 x 147.3 millimeters (2.79 x 5.8 in)	75.96 x 165.66 millimeters (2.99 x 6.52 in)
Weight	150 grams (5.25 ounces)	183 grams (6.41 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)	Redmi Note 12 4G
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	5.45" inches	6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1440 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	295 PPI	395 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	450nits[typ], 1200nits[peak]
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)	Redmi Note 12 4G
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 13
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	MIUI 14
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)	Redmi Note 12 4G
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (SM6225-AD) (6nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 610 (950MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 319262 (v9) Geekbench: 1797 (v5.1), 1341 (v6) GFXBench: 7.5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)	Redmi Note 12 4G
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMCP	128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)	Redmi Note 12 4G
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	400/150 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28) VoLTE	LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, 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	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)	Redmi Note 12 4G
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 8MP ultrawide 17mm120°	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/2.76" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	0.64µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: 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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@30fps Samsung JN1 sensor
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)	Redmi Note 12 4G
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	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)	Redmi Note 12 4G
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)	Redmi Note 12 4G
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Supported	feature not registered
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)	Redmi Note 12 4G
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)	Redmi Note 12 4G
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	33W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)	Redmi Note 12 4G
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Deepsea Black, Sunlight Gold, Ruby Red • ZenUI 5 • 2.5D curved glass display • LED notification	• Colors: Onyx Gray, Mint Green, Ice Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)	Redmi Note 12 4G
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