Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1)Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1)Global · 3GB · 32GB · Version A
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12SXiaomi Redmi Note 12SGlobal · 6GB · 64GB
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Basics
Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1)
Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1)
Global · 3GB · 32GB · Version A
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S
Global · 6GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- No price,
no Ki
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 6.9Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 6.9Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 6.8Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 6.9 Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 6.9 Battery

User reviews
User score
7.9
44 reviews
8.5
29 reviews

Technical specifications of the Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S

Specs Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1) prices Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1)
Global · 3GB · 32GB · Version A 		Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S price comparison Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S
Global · 6GB · 64GB
Inches 5.99" 6.43"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 76% useful 85% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 20:9
Dimensions 76.0 mm
159.0 mm
8.5 mm 		73.4 mm
159.9 mm
8.1 mm
Weight 180 g 179 g
Micro SnapD. 636
Octa-Core 		Helio G96
Octa-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 116.618
v7 		412.400
v10
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
OV13855
2 		1
108 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
S5KHM2
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.4
Bands
OS Android 10 Q Android 13 Tiramisu

Brand
Brand Asus Xiaomi
Aliases ZB601KL 2303CRA44A

Release Date
Release date April 2018,
6 years ago 		April 2023,
1 year ago
State Not available Not available
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S
Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S
Size
76.0 mm • 159.0 mm • 8.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
73.4 mm • 159.9 mm • 8.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 180 g 179 g
Usable surface 76 % 85 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Plastic
Resistance - IP53
Colors
Black

Gray
Black

Blue

Green

Screen
Diagonal 5.99" 6.43"
Type LCD IPS AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 18:9 20:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2160 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2400 px
Density 403 Pixels per inch 409 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • NTSC
  • 85% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Bluelight Filter
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 90 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 180 Hz
  • Peak brightness - 1000 cd/m²
  • Max brightness HBM - 700 cd/m²
  • TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
  • HDR
  • DCI-P3
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 2.5D glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.9
7.9
Do you think it's a nice phone?
7.8
8.6
Is it comfortable?
7.9
9.1
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.7
8.5
Number of reviews
44 reviews
29 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 MediaTek Helio G96
CPU 8x Kryo 260 1.8 GHz 2x Cortex-A76 2.05 GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 2.0 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 12 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 509 ARM Mali-G57 MC2 900MHz

RAM
RAM 3 GB 6 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
116.618
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 38% of devices
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412.400
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 73% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 64 GB
Type -- UFS Storage 2.2
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, on the side

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual

Audio

Audio
-
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Stereo Speakers

Others
Notifications LED Color LED Notifications --
Cooling system No Yes
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.1
8.3
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.4
8.3
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.9
8.1
Number of reviews
44 reviews
29 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Double rear camera Triple rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 108 Mpx
Sensor Omnivision OV13855 Samsung S5KHM2
Type PureCel ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 1.8
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.12 µm 0.70 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-9 (3x3)
Sensor size 1/2.9" 1/1.52"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
5 Mpx
8 Mpx
Sensor
Hynix HI-556
Unknown
Type
CMOS
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
1.12 µm
--
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
--
3
Camera type
--

Macro lens
Resolution
2 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Front Flash
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Night Mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 16 Mpx
Sensor Omnivision OV8856 Unknown
Type PureCel CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size 1.12 µm --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/4" --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
7.2
8.7
Quality of nighttime photos
5.4
7.9
Quality of selfies
6.4
8.1
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.6
8.4
Number of reviews
44 reviews
29 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.378 W/Kg on head
1.464 W/Kg on body 		--
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

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Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.3
8.9
Quality of the GPS
8.6
8.5
And the WiFi?
8.1
8.7
Number of reviews
44 reviews
29 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
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5000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
10.0W 		Yes,
33.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 5%
    Less than a day
  • 20%
    One day
  • 52%
    More than one day
  • 23%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 7%
    Less than a day
  • 39%
    One day
  • 54%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
44 reviews
29 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
  • MIUI 14 (Android 13)
    Android 13 Tiramisu, 1 year ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 23%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 58%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 19%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 72%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 28%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 13%
    Never
  • 5%
    Once a year
  • 48%
    Every six months
  • 35%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 5%
    Once a year
  • 45%
    Every six months
  • 50%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
44 reviews
29 reviews
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