Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)

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

11/15/2023 5:09 PM, updated: 11/15/2023 5:13 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi 12C X Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x2160

16
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB) Compare Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.71"
IPS

720x1650

50
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)

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!

13 Advantages Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)	vs	10 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+180 grams (6.3 ounces)7% Lighter	vs	192 grams (6.72 ounces)
+8.45 millimeters (0.33 inches)4% Thinner	vs	8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1080x2160 pixels96% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1650 pixels
+402 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	268 PPI
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+(front) 16MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)17% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
64GB (51GB available)	vs	+128GB (101GB available)98% More internal storage for applications and files
6"	vs	+6.71"12% Larger screen
(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 50MP + 0.08MP139% Higher resolution main camera
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.
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
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
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

26 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

TFT IPS LCD

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
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Model	Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
Other model names	ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB602KL (6GB RAM), ASUS_X00TDB	Redmi 12C (22120RN86G)
Country or region available	(Europe), Malaysia	(Global, International)
Brand	Asus	Xiaomi
Release date	5/3/2018	1/1/2023, Announced: 12/31/2022
Depth	8.45 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	76 x 159 millimeters (2.99 x 6.26 in)	76.41 x 168.76 millimeters (3.01 x 6.64 in)
Weight	180 grams (6.3 ounces)	192 grams (6.72 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6" inches	6.71" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~76.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)	720x1650 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	268 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	450nits[typ]	500nits[typ]
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 12
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	MIUI 13 / 14
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 509	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 200509 (v9), 242267 (v10)
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (101GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
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	300/150 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	UMTS 850/900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 40) VoLTE	LTE Cat7 (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+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.41.12μm	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 0.08MP depth
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 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	25mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.76" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
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	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	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 Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.1 + 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) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	42 hours (1.8 days)	feature not registered
Standby	840 hours (35 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
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: Meteor silver, Deepsea black • 2.5D curved glass display • NXP amplifier	• Colors: Graphite Gray, Ocean Blue, Mint Green, Lavender Purple
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL 64GB/6GB)	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
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