Compare: Asus Zenfone Max M1 vs Xiaomi Redmi 7A 32GB

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The Xiaomi Redmi 7A 32GB is a slightly better phone than the Asus Zenfone Max M1, and is also significantly better value for money. What should you buy? Go for the Xiaomi Redmi 7A 32GB!

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	Asus Zenfone Max M1	Xiaomi Redmi 7A 32GB

Buy Now	Buy	not available currently
Excellence Score	15.3	17.4
Value for Money Score	53.3	64.8
Price	₹ 6,499 onwards	₹ 6,199 onwards
Launch Date (India)	Oct, 2018	Jul, 2019
Expected Launch Date	N/A	N/A
Smartphone OS	Android 8.0 Oreo, Upgradeable to 9.0 PieLow likelihood of getting updated to next Android version	Android 9.0 Pie, Upgradeable to Android 10Low likelihood of getting updated to next Android version
Touchscreen	Yes (Capacitive)	Yes (Capacitive)
Screen Size	5.45 inches	5.45 inches
Screen Resolution	720x1440 pixels (~ 295 pixels per inch)	720x1440 pixels (~ 295 pixels per inch)
Tall Aspect Ratio / Minimal Bezels	Yes	Yes
Scratch Resistant Display		Yes
Display Type	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Screen Refresh Rate	60 HzStandard	60 HzStandard
Display Features	2.5D Curved Glass, FullView Display	Sunlight mode, Night mode, Reading mode, Color temperature adjustment, Standard mode
Full Physical QWERTY Keypad
Processor	1.5 GHz	2 GHz
Processor Type	Octa Core	Octa Core
Processor Name	Qualcomm Snapdragon 430Ranked #120 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks	Qualcomm Snapdragon 439Ranked #89 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
GPU	Adreno 505	Adreno 505
RAM	3 GB	2 GB
3G	Yes	Yes
4G	Yes	Yes
5G
VoLTE	Yes	Yes
WiFi	Yes	Yes
VoWiFi/WiFi-Calling	Yes	Yes
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Connecting Port	microUSB	microUSB
Primary Camera	13MP	12MP
Camera Auto-Focus	Yes	Yes
Camera Flash	Yes	Yes
HD Video Recording	Yes (Full HD)	Yes (Full HD)
Other Camera Features	F/2.0 Aperture, Phase Detection AutoFocus (PDAF), Beauty mode, Panorama, Time Lapse, 9 various filters, Portrait Mode	F/2.2 Aperture, Sony IMX486 Sensor, PDAF, 1.25um Pixel Size, AI Beautify, Face recognition, Low light enhancement, Standard HDR, Auto HDR, Burst mode
Secondary Camera	8MP	5MP
Secondary Camera Features	LED flash, F/2.0 Aperture, 85° field of view, Beauty mode, Portrait Mode	AI Portrait mode, Bokeh Mode, AI Smart Beauty mode, Selfie Timer, HDR
Internal Memory	32 GB	32 GB
Expandable Memory Slot	Yes, up to 256 GB	Yes, up to 256 GB
Contacts Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
SMS Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
Music Player	Yes	Yes
FM Radio	Yes	Yes (Wireless)
Dual SIM	GSM+GSM	GSM+GSM
Thickness	8.7 mmMedium	9.55 mmThick
Weight	150 gmLight	165 gmMedium
Width	70.9 mmComfortable for one-handed use	70.4 mmComfortable for one-handed use
Audio Output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Water Resistant		Yes, Splash resistant
Battery Capacity	4000 mAh	4000 mAh
Battery Standby	N/A	N/A
Battery Standby (3G)	N/A	N/A
Battery Talktime	N/A	N/A
Battery Talktime (3G)	N/A	N/A
Fast Charging Support
Included Fast Charger
Other Battery Parameters	N/A	Audio Playback Time: 198 hrs, VoLTE calling: 30 hrs, Video Playback Time: 13 hrs
Fingerprint sensor	Yes
Other Features	Google Drive: 100GB free space (1 year)	2 years warranty; Noise Filtration
2-minute Review [Positives]	Good build quality Good, premium design - looks good and feels good - you get a metallic finish at the back and rounded edges around the corners make it comfortable to hold in your hands Light-weight, which is a pretty commendable achievement considering the large battery The fingerprint scanner is well positioned and is easy to reach Fast face unlock Good display - the phone features a 5.45-inch HD+ display with a screen resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels, 18:9 aspect ratio - the display delivers good colour output and the viewing angles are decent as well - outdoor visibility of the phone is pretty decent too Runs a fairly clean, bloat-free version of Android, which is always good to see - it mostly runs smooth in daily use - there are some useful add-on features like Mobile Manager (helps in scanning the device, controlling app data usage, cleaning unwanted apps and cache files, and managing security & permissions of apps), Power Master (helps in Battery management), twin app support, and Game Genie (optimises gameplay) Decent selfie camera - especially has a good software portrait mode for bokeh shots Very good battery life with a 4000mAH battery pack - will comfortably last the day even with heavy use - and with moderate use, will give you a day and a half	Very good build quality Nice looking plastic design, with a matte finish (though it's not quite as stylish and modern as the Realme C2, with the company's trademark diamond design and dewdrop notch) Matte finish means it's easier to keep the phone's body clean and also doesn't highlight scratches It is also a pretty compact phone - if you like smaller phones, you will like the Redmi 7A - it fits well in hands Splash proof Fast face unlock Decent 5.45-inch IPS display with good viewing angles MIUI is one of the more refined Android UIs, and packs many features like 'dark mode', 'reading mode' etc - this time the ads are relatively less intrusive too, compared to recent Redmi phones (although they are still there) Pretty decent performance with the new Snapdragon 439 processor - day-to-day use is fairly smooth, and simple games run well Overall processor performance is pretty similar compared to its main competitor, the Realme C2 Decent set of rear (12MP) and front cameras (5MP), for the price bracket In outdoor situations specially, the cameras deliver good results with pretty good details and colours Overall, the camera performance is similar to the other "relatively good" camera phone for the ultra-budget category, the Realme C2 Very good battery life with a large 4000mAH battery - you can easily get up to 1.5 days of use The Xiaomi Redmi 7A is the first Xiaomi phone to come with two years of warranty Overall, the Redmi 7A is a pretty solid ultra-budget option from the Xiaomi camp - if you don't care much for having a stylish design, and your performance requirements are basic, it's a good, reliable option to go for
2-minute Review [Negatives]	This is one area where the Max M1 falls behind the top competition - it's powered by an old Snapdragon 430, which while its able to handle basic day-to-day use well, is not quite meant for heavy apps and games - the likes of Lenovo K9, Xiaomi Redmi 6, and the Realme C1 offer better chipsets and better performance Average rear camera - can sometimes struggle to lock focus on the subject, especially, when you want to click some macro or close up shots - colors are also sometimes dull - low light performance is average as well Overall, while the Max M1 is a decent option with good design, display, software and battery - it does lag a bit in the performance and camera departments - you might find better value phones in this price range from the likes of Xiaomi and Realme	While the design is pretty decent, it does looks a bit old-school with the large bezels Sunlight legibility could have been better 2GB RAM is somewhat limiting in terms of multitasking performance Low light performance is expectedly average though
Expert Reviews	Pretty good, but falling a step short in-depth Read Review » If battery life is a high priority for you, the ZenFone Max M1 is a good pick in-depth Read Review » Asus has done a good job with the Max M1....But the problem here is that the competition is better in-depth Read Review » As entry-level phones from Asus, the ZenFone Max and ZenFone Lite both are impressive offerings in-depth Read Review » A pretty solid budget phone for the price it commands in-depth Read Review » Manages to impress us with their overall package...but it is facing tough competition from the likes of the Xiaomi Redmi 6A and the Realme C1 in-depth Read Review » Using a chipset of 2015 has its own share of hits and misses in-depth Read Review » hands-on Read Review »	The Redmi 7A is quite a steal in-depth Read Review » If you are a first-time smartphone user, the Redmi 7A is worth every paisa...However, if you want a more appealing design and an additional camera for better portrait shots, the Realme C2 is a better pick in-depth Read Review » If you’re looking for an all-rounder in the ultra-budget price bracket, the Redmi 7A should be the top option in-depth Read Review » Great smartphone experience for feature phone users..there’s a fair bit of value on offer here in-depth Read Review » Does well for its price category in-depth Read Review » A solid choice...First-time smartphone buyers can find total worth with the Redmi 7A, as it delivers a great experience in-depth Read Review » For the price, it’s hard to see a single place where the Xiaomi Redmi 7A puts a foot wrong....the safest of safe bets in-depth Read Review » A great option for this price category...For a first time buyer looking to dip their toes in the Android ecosystem through an affordable entry-level device, the Redmi 7A comes recommended in-depth Read Review » At this price, the Redmi 7A is definitely the best in the business in-depth Read Review » For the price, it is a really good option in-depth Read Review » An excellent choice for first-time smartphone users in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » hands-on Read Review » hands-on Read Review » hands-on Read Review » hands-on Read Review »
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