Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL
#3969
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
#3380Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
Performance
60.364.3
Camera
19.136.6
Display
58.958.9
Battery
29.329.3
Build
77.877.8
Connectivity
51.352.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
37.241.5
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL and Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 both feature a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone is powered by a Snapdragon 430 chipset with a lower clock speed of 1.4 GHz, while the Redmi Note 4 utilizes a more efficient Snapdragon 625 at 2.0 GHz, resulting in better overall performance.
- The Zenfone's rear camera is superior at 16 MP compared to the Redmi's 13 MP, though both can record 1080p video.
- Both devices have a 4100 mAh battery, but the Zenfone supports 18W charging, whereas the Redmi Note 4 does not specify fast charging capabilities.
- Build quality is comparable with both featuring glass fronts and aluminum backs, but the Zenfone is slightly heavier at 175g versus the Redmi's 165g.
- Software-wise, the Zenfone runs on Android 6.0.1 with ZenUI 4, while the Redmi Note 4 operates on Android 6.0 with MIUI 11, both being upgradable to newer versions.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
General
Release Date
2016
2017
Announced
2016
2017
Description
N/A
For Global market. Also known as Xiaomi Redmi Note 4x Global.
Display
Size
5.5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Oleophobic coating
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 505
Adreno 506
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.0", PDAF
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.2
5 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4100 mAh
4100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4100 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4100 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired2.5W reverse wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
151.4 x 76.2 x 8.3 mm (5.96 x 3.00 x 0.33 in)
151 x 76 x 8.5 mm (5.94 x 2.99 x 0.33 in)
Weight
175 g
165 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Titanium Gray, Glacier Silver, Rose Pink, Sand Gold
Dark Gray, Gold, Black, Lake Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo), ZenUI 4
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), MIUI 11
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass