ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 v/s Redmi Note 6 Pro
What's the story
Xiaomi's latest budget-range offering, the Redmi Note 6 Pro, happens to be one of the best-selling smartphones in India.
However, ASUS is set to challenge Xiaomi with its ZenFone Max Pro M2.
The phone, which comes as a major upgrade over its predecessor, is scheduled to launch in India on December 11.
But which one is worth your money?
Here's our head-to-head comparison.
Design
At a glance
Up front, both the phones sport an edge-to-edge notched display. However, with a slightly smaller display cut-out, the ASUS smartphone offers a screen-to-body of about 83% as compared to near 81% on Redmi Note 6 Pro.
On the back, the ZenFone Max Pro M2 gets a glossy glass-like finish whereas Note 6 Pro has a metallic casing.
Winner: ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2.
Display
All about the screen
The ZenFone Max Pro M2 sports a 6.3-inch full-HD+ (1080x2280 pixels) display with a 19:9 aspect ratio and 400ppi density.
In comparison, Redmi Note 6 Pro sports a 6.26-inch full-HD+ (1080x2280 pixels) display with a 19:9 aspect ratio and 402ppi pixel density.
However, the ASUS smartphone comes with industry-leading Gorilla Glass 6 protection which is a segment-first feature.
Winner: ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2.
Primary Camera
For the shutterbugs
The ZenFone Max Pro M2 comes with an improved dual-camera setup comprising a 12MP (f/1.8) Sony IMX486 sensor and a 5MP secondary sensor.
On the other hand, the Redmi Note 6 Pro sports a 12MP+5MP dual camera setup with an f/1.9 aperture, Dual-Pixel PDAF, and LED flash.
Winner: Tie, given both the phones have nearly the same camera optics.
Selfie Camera
For the love of Selfies
As far as the selfie game is concerned, Redmi Note Pro 6 has an upper hand with its dual front-camera setup comprising a 20MP (f/2.0) primary sensor with 1.8-micron pixels and a 2MP depth sensor.
In comparison, the ZenFone Max Pro M2 comes with a 13MP (f/2.0) selfie camera with a dedicated LED flash module.
Winner: Redmi Note Pro 6.
Internals
All the important stuff
The Redmi Note 6 Pro is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset, paired with up to 6GB of RAM (in India) and 64GB of storage (expandable upto 256GB).
The ZenFone Max Pro comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor, coupled with 4GB RAM (6GB RAM variant expected in India) and 64/128 GB internal storage (expandable upto 2TB).
Winner: ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2.
Sensors & Software
Lifeblood of your smartphone
Both the phones pack a standard array of sensors including an ambient light sensor, compass, gravity sensor, gyroscope, and a proximity sensor.
They also offer a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and camera-based Face Unlock feature.
In terms of software, the ZenFone Max Pro M2 runs stock Android Oreo whereas Redmi Note 6 Pro runs Android Oreo-based MIUI 10.
Winner: You be the judge.
Battery & Connectivity
Staying connected
In terms of connectivity, both the phones support 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS/A-GPS, Micro-USB port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Further, the Redmi Note 6 Pro offers a 4,000mAh battery whereas the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 comes with a massive 5,000mAh battery.
Winner: ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2.
Information
Pricing: The key factor
The Redmi Note 6 Pro costs Rs. 13,999 for the 4GB/64GB variant and Rs. 15,999 for the 6GB/64GB model. In comparison, the ZenFone Max Pro M2 has been launched in Russia at 17,990 Rubles (approx. Rs. 19,140) for the 4GB/64GB configuration.
Our result
How things stack up!
The Redmi Note 6 Pro is a best seller owing to its attractive price, impressive cameras and an overall appealing package.
However, while pricing remains the key, the upcoming ASUS smartphone is a better option. It offers a trendier design, best-in-class features like Gorilla Glass 6 protection and 5,000mAh battery, good cameras, and a more powerful Snapdragon processor.
Winner: ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2.