Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL
Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (Redmi Note 5)
Performance
55.464.3
Camera
19.153.8
Display
58.958.9
Battery
29.428.1
Build
77.890.4
Connectivity
53.451.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
37.446.0
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL features a 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus has a slightly larger 5.99-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of ~403 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone is powered by a Mediatek MT6750T chipset, whereas the Redmi utilizes a more efficient Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, resulting in better overall performance.
- The camera setup on the Zenfone includes a dual rear camera with a 16 MP main sensor, while the Redmi offers a 12 MP dual pixel PDAF camera capable of 4K video recording.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Zenfone at 4130 mAh compared to the Redmi's 4000 mAh, but both support 10W charging.
- Both devices run on Android Nougat, with the Redmi having a planned upgrade to Android 10, offering a potentially more updated software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring aluminum frames, but the Zenfone is lighter at 160g compared to the Redmi's 180g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL
Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (Redmi Note 5)
General
Release Date
2017
2018
Announced
2017
2018
Description
N/A
Versions: Redmi 5 Plus (Global, China); Redmi Note 5 (India)
Display
Size
5.7"
5.99"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6750T (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T860MP2
Adreno 506
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, 35mm (standard), PDAF8 MP, 17mm (ultrawide), no AF
12 MP, f/2.2, 1.25 μm, dual pixel PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide)
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4130 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4130 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wiredReverse wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
152.6 x 73 x 8.8 mm (6.01 x 2.87 x 0.35 in)
158.5 x 75.5 x 8.1 mm (6.24 x 2.97 x 0.32 in)
Weight
160 g
180 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum/plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Sunlight Gold, Azure Silver, Deepsea Black
Black, Gold, Blue, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.01 W/kg (head) 1.47 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / 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
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7 (Nougat), ZenUI 4
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), planned upgrade to Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

