Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 6 A601CG (2014)
Xiaomi Redmi Note Prime
Performance
48.052.0
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
25.925.4
Build
0.217.4
Connectivity
38.150.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.829.2
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone 6 A601CG features a larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note Prime has a slightly smaller 5.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~267 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone is powered by a dual-core Intel Atom Z2560, whereas the Redmi Note Prime utilizes a more efficient quad-core Snapdragon 410.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Redmi Note Prime offers a superior 5 MP front camera compared to the Zenfone's 2 MP.
- The Zenfone has a larger 3230 mAh battery compared to the Redmi's 3100 mAh, but the latter supports faster 10W charging.
- Software-wise, the Zenfone runs Android 4.3 (upgradable to 5.0.2), while the Redmi Note Prime operates on Android 4.4.4 with MIUI 9.2, providing a different user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone 6 A601CG (2014)
Xiaomi Redmi Note Prime
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Intel Atom Z2560
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.6 GHz
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR SGX544MP2
Adreno 306
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3230 mAh
3100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3230 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3100 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired, QC1
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
166.9 x 84.3 x 9.9 mm (6.57 x 3.32 x 0.39 in)
154 x 78.7 x 9.4 mm (6.06 x 3.10 x 0.37 in)
Weight
196 g
185 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Charcoal Black, Pearl White, Cherry Red, Champagne Gold
White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.50 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 9.2
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

