Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (China 256GB) vs Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 2GB RAM)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 vs Asus Zenfone 3 Max phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.67"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
48
MP
MP
8mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.5"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
16
MP
MP
8mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4100
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (China 256GB)
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21 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
HDR photo on both cameras |
(front) 8MP |
Full HD (1920x1080) |
+14 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Redmi Note 12 (China 256GB) | Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 2GB RAM) | |
Model | Redmi Note 12 (China 256GB) | Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 2GB RAM) |
Other model names | Redmi Note 12 5G 22101317C | Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL 2GB/32GB 5.5" Dual-Sim |
Country or region available | China | (Global, International), Brazil, (Europe), Philippines, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan |
Brand | Xiaomi | Asus |
Release date | 11/1/2022, Announced: 10/27/2022 | 9/1/2016 |
Depth | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 76.21 x 165.88 millimeters (3 x 6.53 in) | 76.24 x 151.4 millimeters (3 x 5.96 in) |
Weight | 188 grams (6.58 ounces) | 175 grams (6.13 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Redmi Note 12 (China 256GB) | Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 2GB RAM) | |
Display type | AMOLED | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 6.67" inches | 5.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~85% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1080x1920 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 395 PPI | 401 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | 120Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | 450nits[typ], 1200nits[peak] 100% DCI P3 Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz | feature not registered |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Redmi Note 12 (China 256GB) | Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 2GB RAM) | |
System version | Android 12 | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
Firmware update | Android 13 | Android 8.1 Oreo |
User Interface | MIUI 13 / 14 | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Redmi Note 12 (China 256GB) | Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 2GB RAM) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 (SM4375) (6nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | Qualcomm Adreno 505 450Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 360847 (v9) Geekbench: 1998 (v5.1), 2017 (v6) | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Redmi Note 12 (China 256GB) | Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 2GB RAM) | |
RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR4X | 2GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 256GB (218GB available) UFS 2.2 | 32GB (24GB available) |
External storage | Not supported | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Redmi Note 12 (China 256GB) | Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 2GB RAM) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | 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 | 2000/1024 Mbps | 150/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 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 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | Global version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 Taiwan/Japan: UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100 India/Indonesia: UMTS 850/900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat4 Global version: LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) Taiwan/Japan: LTE 700/800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,6,7,8,18,19,26,28) TD-LTE 2500/2600 (Bands 38,41) India/Indonesia: LTE 850/900/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5,8) TD-LTE 2300 (Band 40) |
Primary 5G network | SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78) | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE |
๐ท Camera | ||
Redmi Note 12 (China 256GB) | Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 2GB RAM) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 48 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.41.75ยตm | 16 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.76" inches | 1/3" inches |
Pixel size | 0.8ยตm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/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 | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | 1080p@30fps 720p@120fps (slow motion) | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Redmi Note 12 (China 256GB) | Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 2GB RAM) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | HD (1280x720) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/4" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.12ยตm pixel | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Redmi Note 12 (China 256GB) | Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 2GB RAM) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | FM (RDS) |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.264, H.263 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Redmi Note 12 (China 256GB) | Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 2GB RAM) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.1 + A2DP/LE | 4.1 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO 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 |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Redmi Note 12 (China 256GB) | Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 2GB RAM) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Redmi Note 12 (China 256GB) | Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 2GB RAM) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 4100 mAh |
Charger, watts | 33W Wired fast charging | 10W (5V/2A) Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 17 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | 912 hours (38 days) |
โ Other features | ||
Redmi Note 12 (China 256GB) | Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 2GB RAM) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | 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 | โข Colors: Black, White, Blue | โข Colors: Titanium Grey, Glacier Silver, Pink, Gold โข USB OTG On-The-Go โข Asus ZenUI 3.0 โข 2.5D glass screen โข 450nits brightness screen |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Redmi Note 12 (China 256GB) | Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.5 ZC553KL 2GB RAM) | |
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 |