Asus ZenFone Max (2016) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Asus ZenFone Max (2016) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Asus ZenFone Max (2016)Asus ZenFone Max (2016)Global · 3GB · 32GB
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Basics
Asus ZenFone Max (2016)
Asus ZenFone Max (2016)
Global · 3GB · 32GB
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X
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China · 3GB · 32GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
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2 reviews
8.6
235 reviews

Technical specifications of the Asus ZenFone Max (2016) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X

Specs Asus ZenFone Max (2016) prices Asus ZenFone Max (2016)
Global · 3GB · 32GB 		Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X price compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X
China · 3GB · 32GB
Inches 5.5" 5.5"
Resolution HD FHD
Usable surface 69% useful 72% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 77.5 mm
156.0 mm
10.5 mm 		76.0 mm
151.0 mm
8.4 mm
Weight 202 g 165 g
Micro SnapD. 615
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 625
Octa-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 35.405
v6 		107.194
v9
Battery 5000 mAh 4100 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0

1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
OV13855
Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 7.0 Nougat

Brand
Brand Asus Xiaomi
Aliases ZC550KL --

Release Date
Release date April 2016,
7 years ago 		February 2017,
7 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market Global China

Design & Materials

Structure

Asus ZenFone Max (2016)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X
Asus ZenFone Max (2016)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X
Size
77.5 mm • 156.0 mm • 10.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
76.0 mm • 151.0 mm • 8.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 202 g 165 g
Usable surface 69 % 72 %
Materials - Plastic, Metal
Resistance - -
Colors
Black
Black

Gold

Screen
Diagonal 5.5" 5.5"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution HD
720 x 1280 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 267 Pixels per inch 401 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • NTSC
  • 72% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Viewing angle - 178°

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
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7.4
Do you think it's a nice phone?
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8.5
Is it comfortable?
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8.5
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
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7.7
Number of reviews
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235 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 1.5Ghz Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 1.5GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1GHz 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 405 550 Mhz Qualcomm Adreno 506

RAM
RAM 3 GB 3 GB
Type -- LPDDR3 RAM

Antutu
Score
35.405
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 18% of devices
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107.194
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 31% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint No Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
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7.8
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
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8.9
What's your experience been with demanding games?
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7.9
Number of reviews
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235 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Omnivision OV13855
Type CMOS PureCel
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.15 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/2.9"

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

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 5 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
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8.2
Quality of nighttime photos
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5.9
Quality of selfies
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7.2
Does it have a powerful flash?
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8.0
Number of reviews
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235 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B33 (TD 1900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

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

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)

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

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

SAR
European measurement

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

 0.266 W/Kg on head
-- 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.
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
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8.7
Quality of the GPS
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8.6
And the WiFi?
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9.0
Number of reviews
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235 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
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4100 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
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  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 4%
    Less than a day
  • 17%
    One day
  • 50%
    More than one day
  • 28%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
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235 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 5.0 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
  • MIUI V9 (Android 7.1 Nougat)
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
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  • 5%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 80%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 15%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
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  • 4%
    Never
  • 6%
    Once a year
  • 38%
    Every six months
  • 52%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
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235 reviews
Prices
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