Xiaomi has officially launched the new Redmi Note 5 here in the Philippines. This device is built to take on pretty much any device that’s within its price range’s vicinity — an unsurprising feat for any Xiaomi smartphone.
It will go against tons of smartphones from different brands. And one of them is from ASUS with their Zenfone Max Pro M1. This device is yet to arrive in the country, but there is a lot of anticipation already going on as it is also poised to crush the competition.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 belongs to the family of smartphones as the Redmi 5A — which is hailed as the best-selling Android smartphone based on the latest Strategy Analytics report.
Going back, the Redmi Note 5 needs to live up to its brand’s reputation. This is the reason why we’re comparing it with the Zenfone Max Pro M1, one of its major competitors here in the Philippines.
So the question is, who will defeat who? Go ahead and check out our Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 versus ASUS Zenfone Max Pro M1 specifications and feature comparison to find out.
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 | ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8.1 Oreo MIUI 9.5 | Android 8.1 Oreo |
| SIM | Dual SIM Dual Standby Hybrid | Dual SIM Dual standby |
| Display | 5.99-inch FHD+ IPS 2160 x 1080 resolution ~439ppi 18:9 aspect ratio Corning Gorilla Glass | 5.99-inch FHD+ IPS 2160 x 1080 resolution ~402ppi 18:9 aspect ratio |
| Processor | 1.8GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 octa-core | 1.8GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 octa-core |
| RAM | 4GB | 3GB/4GB |
| GPU | Adreno 509 | Adreno 509 |
| Storage | 64GB expandable via microSD card up to 256GB | 32GB/64GB expandable via microSD up to 400GB |
| Front camera | 13-megapixel f/2.0 LED flash | 8-megapixel f/2.2 LED flash |
| Rear Camera | 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel f/2.2 PDAF LED flash | 13-megapixel + 5-megapixel f/2.2 PDAF LED flash |
| Security | Fingerprint scanner | Facial Recognition Fingerprint scanner |
| Connectivity | HSPA+ 4G LTE WiFi a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Bluetooth 5.0 GPS, A-GPS FM Radio microUSB 2.0 IR Blaster | HSPA+ 4G LTE Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth 4.2 GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS FM Radio microUSB 2.0 |
| Dimensions | 158.6 x 75.4 x 8.1mm | 159 x 76 x 8.5mm |
| Weight | 181g | 180g |
| Color | Black Gold Lake Blue Rose Gold | Deepsea Black Titanium Grey |
| Battery | 4000mAh battery Non-removable | 5000mAh non-removable 10w charger |
| Price | Php11,990 | 3GB/32GB: INR10,999 (~Php8,700) 4GB/64GB: INR12,999 (~Php10,300) |
Both the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 and the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro M1 really went neck on neck on this battle. As you can see on the specs comparison table above, both devices share the same key features. In fact, it is as if they are specifically made to really go against each other.
The two has the same 5.99-inch Full HD+ display and an 18:9 aspect ratio. ASUS didn’t disclose what glass they used to protect the screen, but Xiaomi was clear that they used a Corning Gorilla Glass on the Redmi.
They are also running on the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset — which is probably the best processor you can find on a smartphone at this price range. Both phones come with 64GB of internal storage, although the 32GB variant of the Zenfone Max Pro M1 is closer to the price tag of the Redmi Note 5 — which is only available in 64GB here in the Philippines.
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Both devices also have an identical dual rear camera setup, although the Redmi Note 5’s 13-megapixel selfie camera is obviously better than the 8-megapixel front camera of the Zenfone Max Pro M1.
Since it’s a ‘Max’ model, the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro M1 steals the spotlight by having a bigger 5,000mAh battery. The 4,000mAh battery on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 good enough, but ASUS’ offering is just way better.
In addition, Android enthusiasts might appreciate the Max Pro M1’s clean stock-Android interface. Both devices run on Android 8.1 Oreo, but the Redmi Note 5 is layered with Xiaomi’s own MIUI 9.5 interface.
Since the two are pretty much the same, it will boil down to the price. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 has an official price of Php11,990 in the Philippines. But as of the moment, ASUS hasn’t revealed the official pricing and launch date of the Zenfone Max Pro M1 yet.
However, the device has an official retail price of INR12,999 in India for the 4GB/64GB model which is the same with the configuration of the Redmi Note 5 in PH. When directly converted, it will result in approximately Php10,300. However, that price might still change due to import taxes and other fees when it arrives in the Philippines.
Papakainin lang ng alikabok ng Xiaomi yan. Hindi nag rerely sa mga celebrity endorsers are aggressive marketing tactics ang Xiaomi, Asus kinuha pa nyan c Gong Yoo, tapos c Bea Alonzo and Gerard Anderson. alang namang free ang talent fee ng mga yan. So saan nila babawiin? sa customer ipapasa saan pa.
We just check last night the price of Asus Zenfone max pro m1 (3GB/32GB) here in the Philippines it’s landed at Php 11,995.
Mahal yan-dapat 4/64gb config na yan. Pero paki check mo mabuti kung tama ang pangalan, duda ako na nandito na.
Sure hope Asus brings it here so no one buys those overpriced camera phones anymore( oppo, vivo, even zenfone5 ). Xiaomi is forcing them to compete on price for value basis.