Which is the most powerful among Mi 6X (Mi A2), Redmi Note 5 Pro and Zenfone Max Pro M1?

Xiaomi Mi 6X smartphone has been launched Is. This handset will come in India under the name of Xiaomi Mi A2. This mid-range smartphone comes with MIUI 9.5 based on Android 8.1 Oreo, while in India it is likely to be given stock Android UI. Mi 6X/ Mi A2 are expected to be launched in India in the coming months. Talking about important features, it is equipped with Snapdragon 660 processor and up to 6 GB RAM. Xiaomi’s digital assistant Shao AI is a part of this phone and the cameras also come with AI integration. Since Xiaomi Mi A1 is out of stock, there are speculations about Mi 6X arriving in India soon as Mi A2.

What the Mi 6X/Mi A2 handset looks like Redmi Note 5 Pro matches closely. The interesting thing is that considering the price, there will be a competition between these two handsets. Although there are already many options in the budget and mid-range segment. Now Asus has recently launched a new affordable smartphone. Zenfone Max Pro M1 Was launched in India. At the same time, Redmi Note 5 Pro remains the most popular in the market due to its powerful hardware and MIUI feature. The situation may change in the coming time, because the new Zenfone smartphone comes with many attractive features. This phone is equipped with dual rear cameras, thin bezels, metal body, large battery and stock Android.

So we compared Xiaomi Mi 6X/ Mi A2 with Redmi Note 5 Pro (read review) and Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1.

Mi 6X vs Redmi Note 5 Pro vs Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1: Price

Xiaomi Mi 6X There are three variants. The variant with 4 GB RAM and 32 GB storage will be available for 1,599 Chinese Yuan (about Rs 16,900). The price of 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage variant is 1,799 Chinese Yuan (about Rs 19,000). At the same time, the most expensive variant of Xiaomi Mi 6X will be sold for around Rs 21,000. This powerful variant will come with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage. It will come in Red, Gold, Rose Gold, Blue and Black colors. At present, it is not clear when Xiaomi will start selling the Mi 6X/ Mi A2 smartphone in India and what will be its price?
Whereas, the price of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro in India starts at Rs 13,999. 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage variant will be available at this price. For Rs 16,999 you will get the variant with 6 GB RAM and 64 GB storage. Both variants of Redmi Note 5 Pro are sold through flash sale on Flipkart and Mi.com.
On the other hand, Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 will go on sale in India from May 3. The price of Zenfone Max Pro M1 starts at Rs 10,999. 3 GB RAM and 32 GB storage variant will be available at this price. You will have to spend Rs 12,999 for 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage variant. Users will be able to buy this phone in Midnight Black and Gray colors on Flipkart. The company had told that 6 GB RAM variant of this handset will also be launched which will be priced at Rs 14,999.

Mi 6X vs Redmi Note 5 Pro vs Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 Specifications

The new Xiaomi Mi 6X has a 5.99-inch display with 18:9 aspect ratio. It is equipped with thin borders. It looks very much like Redmi Note 5 Pro. The dual SIM smartphone will run on MIUI 9.5 software based on Android 8.1 Oreo. The variant coming to India will run on stock Android. Octa-core Snapdragon 660 processor has been used in the handset. The maximum clock speed is 2.2 GHz. Based on RAM and storage, this handset has three variants – 3 GB RAM and 32 GB storage, 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage.

The most important feature of the smartphone is the cameras which come with AI integration for better photography. The selfie camera of Xiaomi Mi 6X/Xiaomi Mi A2 is equipped with a 20-megapixel Sony IMX376 sensor. This is a sensor with F/1.75 aperture. The handset has dual rear camera setup. On the rear, there is a 12-megapixel primary Sony IMX486 sensor with F/1.75 aperture. The second is a 20-megapixel Sony IMX376 sensor. The rear camera setup is equipped with phase detection autofocus and dual tone LED flash. AI scene recognition technology has been used in the rear and front cameras for better colors in photo and portrait mode. The handset also has a face unlock feature along with a fingerprint sensor.

The battery of Xiaomi Mi 6X (Mi A2) is 3010 mAh and it supports QuickCharge 3.0. Connectivity features of the Mi 6X/ Mi A2 include 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, Miracast, Bluetooth 5.0, IR emitter, and USB Type-C port. This time 3.5 mm headphone jack will not be available.

Dual SIM Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro runs on MIUI 9 based on Android Nougat. It also has a 5.99 inch full-HD+ (1080×2160 pixels) display. The screen is of 18:9 aspect ratio. What works to speed up the phone is the 1.8 GHz Snapdragon 636 processor. Adreno 509 GPU is integrated for graphics. There are two options for RAM – 4 GB or 6 GB. This handset also has a fingerprint sensor on the back.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro has dual rear camera setup. There is a 12-megapixel primary camera on the rear with F/2.2 aperture. Along with this, there is a 5 megapixel sensor with F/2.0 aperture. LED flash module is provided with dual rear camera setup. There is a 20-megapixel Sony IMX376 sensor on the front panel. The storage in both variants of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is 64 GB and it is possible to use microSD card also if needed.

Connectivity features of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, 3.5mm headphone jack and Micro-USB. The battery is 4000 mAh. It claims up to 14 hours of continuous video playback. Its dimensions are 158.6×75.4×8.05 millimeters and weight is 181 grams.

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 features a 5.99-inch full-HD+ (1080×2160 pixels) full-view IPS display. As per the current trend, this handset is equipped with a screen with 18:9 aspect ratio. This dual SIM smartphone with metal body comes with 2.5D curved glass panel. The octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor is used in the handset and Adreno 509 GPU is integrated for graphics. There are two variants of ZenFone Max Pro M1. One variant comes with 3 GB RAM and 32 GB storage. Whereas, the powerful variant has 64 GB storage with 4 GB RAM. If needed, it is possible to use a microSD card up to 2 TB in both variants. It comes with the latest Android 8.1 Oreo.

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 has two cameras on the rear. The primary camera on the back is 13 megapixels. It is equipped with F2.2 aperture and phase detection auto focus. The second sensor is of 5 megapixels. This is the depth sensor which will help in achieving the Bokeh effect. For selfie lovers, an 8-megapixel sensor with F/2.0 aperture has been provided. Another important feature of the handset is the battery. The 5000 mAh battery will bring life to the phone. A 10 watt charger is provided with it.

This phone of Asus comes with face unlock and fingerprint sensor for security. Micro-USB 2.0, 3.5mm headphone jack, GPS, Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n connectivity features are part of this handset. The dimensions of the smartphone are 159x76x8.61 mm and weight is 180 grams.