Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro (128GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/15/2020 4:49 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 6:14 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max X Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro (128GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Quad-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB) Compare Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
IPS

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5020
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/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!

9 Advantages Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro (128GB)	vs	15 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)44% Lighter	vs	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)17% Thinner	vs	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+424 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	395 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+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)
+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core49% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supported	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels25% Higher resolution screen
5.2"	vs	+6.67"28% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP5 times Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 32MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 7.0 Nougat	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps167% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3100 mAh	vs	+5020 mAh62% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+P2i certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices

6GB LPDDR4 / 6GB LPDDR4X

128GB (112GB available) / 128GB (106GB available)

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro (128GB)	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	ZUK Z2 Pro (128GB)	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)
Other model names	Lenovo Zuk Z2 Pro Ultimate Z2121 6GB RAM, 联想ZUK Z2121	Xiaomi Note 9 Pro Max (6GB RAM)
Country or region available	China	India, (Global, International)
Brand	Lenovo	Xiaomi
Release date	6/1/2016	3/25/2020
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.5 x 145.4 millimeters (2.78 x 5.72 in)	76.68 x 165.5 millimeters (3.02 x 6.52 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	P2i certified: water repellent nano-coating
📲 Display
	Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro (128GB)	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2400 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	395 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro (128GB)	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro (128GB)	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SM7125 (8nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.3GHz Kryo 465 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 465 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530 624Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 618
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro (128GB)	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (112GB available)	128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro (128GB)	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	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	300/50 Mbps	800/150 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat15/13 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	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	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	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro (128GB)	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.41.12µm 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4160x3120 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.72" inches
Pixel size	1.34µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: 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 only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro (128GB)	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro (128GB)	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro (128GB)	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO 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, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, NavIC
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro (128GB)	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Heart rate Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro (128GB)	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	5020 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	33W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro (128GB)	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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: Titanium Black, Ceramic White • Aluminum frame • 2.5D glass screen • 2.5D glass in the back • ZUI 2.5.3 • LED notification • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0	• Colors: Aurora Blue, Glacier White, Interstellar Black • 20:9 display (450 nits) • MIUI 11
☢️ Radiation rate
	Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro (128GB)	Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (128GB/6GB)
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