Asus ZenFone Pegasus 4S Max Plus vs Huawei nova 2i vs Xiaomi Mi Max 2 vs Xiaomi Mi A1: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Asus ZenFone Pegasus 4S Max Plus vs Huawei nova 2i vs Xiaomi Mi Max 2 vs Xiaomi Mi A1. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Technical data sheets

Basics

Asus ZenFone Pegasus 4S Max Plus
Asus ZenFone Pegasus 4S Max Plus
Global · 4GB · 32GB
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Huawei nova 2i
Huawei nova 2i
China · 4GB · 64GB
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Xiaomi Mi Max 2
Xiaomi Mi Max 2
Global · 4GB · 64GB
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Xiaomi Mi A1
Xiaomi Mi A1
Global · 4GB · 64GB
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Score

Ki Cost-effective
Score
-- Not available -- Not available -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery --Battery --Battery

User reviews

User score
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2 reviews
6.6
10 reviews
8.8
92 reviews
8.7
324 reviews

Technical specifications of the Asus ZenFone Pegasus 4S Max Plus vs Huawei nova 2i vs Xiaomi Mi Max 2 vs Xiaomi Mi A1

Specs where to buy Asus ZenFone Pegasus 4S Max Plus Asus ZenFone Pegasus 4S Max Plus
Global · 4GB · 32GB
Huawei nova 2i price comparison Huawei nova 2i
China · 4GB · 64GB
Xiaomi Mi Max 2 price compare Xiaomi Mi Max 2
Global · 4GB · 64GB
Xiaomi Mi A1 prices Xiaomi Mi A1
Global · 4GB · 64GB
Inches 5.7" 5.9" 6.44" 5.5"
Resolution HD+ FHD+ FHD FHD
Usable surface 75% useful 76% useful 74% useful 70% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 18:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 72.7 mm
152.6 mm
8.8 mm
75.2 mm
156.2 mm
7.5 mm
88.7 mm
174.1 mm
7.6 mm
75.8 mm
155.4 mm
7.3 mm
Weight 160 g 164 g 211 g 165 g
Micro MT6750
Octa-Core
Kirin 659
Octa-Core
SnapD. 625
Octa-Core
SnapD. 625
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 64 GB 64 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 41.558
v?
83.601
v7
77.231
v7
78.150
v7
Battery 4030 mAh 3340 mAh 5300 mAh 3080 mAh
Main Camera 1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0

2
1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

2
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
IMX386 Exmor RS
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
OV12A10
2
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 7.0 Nougat Android 7.0 Nougat Android 9.0 P Android 9.0 P

Brand

Brand Asus Huawei Xiaomi Xiaomi
Aliases X018DC -- -- Xiaomi MiA1

Release Date

Release date November 2017,
6 years ago
September 2017,
6 years ago
May 2017,
6 years ago
September 2017,
6 years ago
State Not available Not available Not available Not available
Market Global China Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Asus ZenFone Pegasus 4S Max Plus
Huawei nova 2i
Xiaomi Mi Max 2
Xiaomi Mi A1
Asus ZenFone Pegasus 4S Max Plus
Huawei nova 2i
Xiaomi Mi Max 2
Xiaomi Mi A1
Size
72.7 mm 152.6 mm 8.8 mm
Print 3D Model
75.2 mm 156.2 mm 7.5 mm
Print 3D Model
88.7 mm 174.1 mm 7.6 mm
Print 3D Model
75.8 mm 155.4 mm 7.3 mm
Print 3D Model
Weight 160 g 164 g 211 g 165 g
Usable surface 75 % 76 % 74 % 70 %
Materials Metal Aluminium alloy Metal Aluminium alloy, Metal
Resistance - - - -
Colors
Black

Blue

Gold
Black

Blue

Gold
Gold

Silver

Gray
Black

Gold

Rose-gold

Screen

Diagonal 5.7" 5.9" 6.44" 5.5"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 18:9 18:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution HD+
720 x 1440 px
FHD+
1080 x 2160 px
FHD
1080 x 1920 px
FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 282 Pixels per inch 409 Pixels per inch 342 Pixels per inch 401 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • GFF full lamination
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • 72% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • 2.5D curved glass glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • LED Notifications
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • 2.5D curved glass glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Physical buttons

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
--
6.0
7.9
7.6
Do you think it's a nice phone?
--
6.4
8.9
8.9
Is it comfortable?
--
6.0
7.8
8.6
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
--
6.1
8.3
7.7
Number of reviews
--
10 reviews
92 reviews
324 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor

Model MediaTek MT6750V Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 659 Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 1.5 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.0 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 2.36 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.7 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 16 nm 14 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics

GPU ARM Mali-T860 MP2 ARM Mali-T830 MP2 Qualcomm Adreno 506 Qualcomm Adreno 506

RAM

RAM 4 GB 4 GB 4 GB 4 GB
Type -- -- -- --

Storage

Capacity 32 GB 64 GB 64 GB 64 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card
Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card
Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card
Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security

Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

Sensors

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

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

Others

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
--
7.1
8.9
8.5
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
--
6.5
9.2
9.0
What's your experience been with demanding games?
--
5.3
8.1
8.1
Number of reviews
--
10 reviews
92 reviews
324 reviews

Camera

Main

No. of cameras Double rear camera Double rear camera Rear camera Double rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 16 Mpx 16 Mpx 12 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Sony IMX386 Exmor RS Omnivision OV12A10
Type CMOS CMOS BSI CMOS BSI CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2
ISO -- -- -- --
Pixel size -- -- 1.25 µm 1.25 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- 1/2.9" 1/2.9"
2
Camera type


Portrait mode (depth)
--

Telephoto lens
Resolution
--
2 Mpx
12 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Omnivision OV13380
Type
--
--
PureCel
Aperture
ƒ/ --
ƒ/ --
ƒ/ 2.6
Pixel size
--
--
1.00 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
--
Sensor size
--
--
1/2.4"

Features

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

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 13 Mpx 5 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown Samsung S5K5E8
Type -- -- -- CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- -- -- 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- 1/5"
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score

DxOMark Score -- -- -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
--
7.9
8.5
8.7
Quality of nighttime photos
--
5.8
6.4
6.4
Quality of selfies
--
6.5
7.5
7.3
Does it have a powerful flash?
--
6.8
8.4
8.4
Number of reviews
--
10 reviews
92 reviews
324 reviews
Kimovil Photo Lab

Xiaomi Mi A1 camera: Comparison of real photos

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • 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 Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi

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

Bluetooth

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

Navigation

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

USB

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

-- -- 1.220 W/Kg on head
0.710 W/Kg on body
1.750 W/Kg on head
0.760 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

0.400 W/Kg on head
1.200 W/Kg on body
-- 1.390 W/Kg on head
1.310 W/Kg on body
1.260 W/Kg on head
0.170 W/Kg on body

Others

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
--
7.7
8.9
8.8
Quality of the GPS
--
7.6
8.8
8.7
And the WiFi?
--
6.6
9.1
8.8
Number of reviews
--
10 reviews
92 reviews
324 reviews

Battery

Battery

Capacity
4030 mAh
3340 mAh
5300 mAh
3080 mAh
Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge No No Yes No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
--
  • 10%
    Less than half day
  • 40%
    Less than a day
  • 20%
    One day
  • 30%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 1%
    Less than a day
  • 5%
    One day
  • 33%
    More than one day
  • 60%
    Two days or more
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 16%
    Less than a day
  • 36%
    One day
  • 41%
    More than one day
  • 5%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
--
10 reviews
92 reviews
324 reviews

Software

Software

Operating System
  • Android 7.0 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • Android 7.0 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • MIUI V11 (Android 9 P)
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes No Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
--
  • 11%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 78%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 11%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 85%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 12%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 56%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 41%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 3%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
--
  • 13%
    Never
  • 13%
    Once a year
  • 25%
    Every six months
  • 50%
    Every two months or less
  • 3%
    Never
  • 9%
    Once a year
  • 49%
    Every six months
  • 38%
    Every two months or less
  • 2%
    Never
  • 3%
    Once a year
  • 17%
    Every six months
  • 79%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
--
10 reviews
92 reviews
324 reviews