Xiaomi Redmi 8 (64GB) vs Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 8 vs Asus Zenfone 3 Max phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/9/2019 11:05 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 10:16 AM

Compare Asus Zenfone 3 Max X Xiaomi Redmi 8 (64GB) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.22"
IPS

720x1520

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 8 (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!

17 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 8 (64GB)	vs	3 Advantages Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core97% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.25GHz 64bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+64GB (50GB available)108% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (24GB available)
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
+720x1520 pixels19% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+6.22"20% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 2MP10% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.1 Oreo
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh22% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4100 mAh
+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
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+P2i certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
188 grams (6.58 ounces)	vs	+148 grams (5.18 ounces)27% Lighter
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches)10% Thinner
270 PPI	vs	+282 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)

30 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

+23 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi 8 (64GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi 8 (64GB)	Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM + 64GB) M1908C3IC, MZB8255IN	Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL 3GB/32GB 5.2" Dual-Sim
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), USA, (Europe)
Brand	Xiaomi	Asus
Release date	10/1/2019	8/1/2016
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.4 x 156.5 millimeters (2.97 x 6.16 in)	73.7 x 149.5 millimeters (2.9 x 5.89 in)
Weight	188 grams (6.58 ounces)	148 grams (5.18 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	P2i certified: water repellent nano-coating	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi 8 (64GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.22" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1520 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	270 PPI	282 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi 8 (64GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 8.1 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi 8 (64GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core) 6x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.25GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 505 650Mhz	ARM Mali-T720 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi 8 (64GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (24GB available)
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi 8 (64GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated 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) micro-SIM (3FF) and 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, CDMA 800/1900 (China)
Primary 3G network	M1908C3IC version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 MZB8255IN version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Global: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 Asia/Brazil: UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100 India/Indonesia: UMTS 850/900/2100 USA: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 China: CDMA,TD-SCDMA UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 VoLTE M1908C3IC version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40) MZB8255IN version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)	LTE Cat4 Global: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) Asia/Brazil: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,18,19,26,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,41) India/Indonesia: LTE (Bands 1,3,5,8) TD-LTE (Band 40) USA: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17) China: LTE (Bands 1,3,7) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)
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 A, TD-SCDMA, 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
	Redmi 8 (64GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 2MP depth	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	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
	Redmi 8 (64GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi 8 (64GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi 8 (64GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.0 + 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, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi 8 (64GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi 8 (64GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	4100 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	28 hours (1.2 days)	20 hours
Standby	feature not registered	720 hours (30 days)
➕ Other features
	Redmi 8 (64GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
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: Onyx Black, Ruby Red, Sapphire Blue, Green • MIUI 9	• Colors: Titanium Grey, Glacier Silver, Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Asus ZenUI 3.0 • 2.5D glass screen
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi 8 (64GB)	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 32GB)
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