Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 6 A601CG (2014)
Xiaomi Redmi Note Prime
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
68.868.8
Overall
53.554.4
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, AF
13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), AF
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
5 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Charcoal Black, Pearl White, Cherry Red, Champagne Gold
White
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 9.2
OS Version
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 9.2
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

