Compare: Asus Zenfone Max M2 (4GB RAM, 64GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM, 64GB)

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The Xiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM, 64GB) is a slightly better phone than the Asus Zenfone Max M2 (4GB RAM, 64GB), and is also significantly better value for money. What should you buy? Go for the Xiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM, 64GB)!

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	Asus Zenfone Max M2 (4GB RAM, 64GB)	Xiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM, 64GB)

Buy Now	not available currently	Buy
Excellence Score	22.7	26.2
Value for Money Score	59.3	71.7
Price	₹ 11,999 onwards	₹ 9,499 onwards
Launch Date (India)	Dec, 2018	Oct, 2019
Expected Launch Date	N/A	N/A
Smartphone OS	Android 8.1 Oreo, Upgradeable to Android 10Expected update to next Android version	Android 9.0 PieExpected update to Android 10
Touchscreen	Yes (Capacitive)	Yes (Capacitive)
Screen Size	6.3 inches	6.22 inches
Screen Resolution	720x1520 pixels (~ 267 pixels per inch)	720x1520 pixels (~ 270 pixels per inch)
Tall Aspect Ratio / Minimal Bezels	Yes	Yes
Scratch Resistant Display		Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Display Type	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Screen Refresh Rate	60 HzStandard	60 HzStandard
Display Features	2.5D Curved Glass, FullView Display	2.5D Curved Glass, Sunlight Mode, Reading mode, Color temperature adjustment, Standard mode
Full Physical QWERTY Keypad
Processor	1.8 GHz	1.95 GHz
Processor Type	Octa Core	Octa Core
Processor Name	Qualcomm Snapdragon 632Ranked #58 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks	Qualcomm Snapdragon 439Ranked #76 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
GPU	Adreno 506	Adreno 505
RAM	4 GB	4 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	USB-C
Primary Camera	13MP + 2MP	12MP + 2MP
Camera Auto-Focus	Yes	Yes
Camera Flash	Yes	Yes
HD Video Recording	Yes (4K)	Yes (Full HD)
Other Camera Features	13MP: F/1.8 Aperture; 1.12um Pixel Size, PDAF, Electronic Image Stabilisation (EIS), Portrait Mode, Night Mode	12MP: F/1.8 Aperture; 1.4um Pixel Size, 2MP: Depth Sensor, Dual-PDAF, AI Portrait mode, AI Scene detection
Secondary Camera	8MP	8MP
Secondary Camera Features	F/2.0 Aperture, 1.12um Pixel Size, LED flash, Portrait Mode, Night Mode	F/2.0 Aperture, 1.12um Pixel Size, AI Beautify 4.0, Portrait mode, HDR, Screen Flash, Selfie timer, Face recognition, Palm shutter
Internal Memory	64 GB	64 GB
Expandable Memory Slot	Yes, up to 2 TB	Yes, up to 512 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	7.7 mmMedium	9.4 mmThick
Weight	160 gmMedium	188 gmMedium
Width	76.3 mmOk for one-handed use	75.4 mmOk for one-handed use
Audio Output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Water Resistant		Yes, Splash resistant
Battery Capacity	4000 mAh	5000 mAh
Battery Standby	N/A	N/A
Battery Standby (3G)	792 hrs	N/A
Battery Talktime	N/A	N/A
Battery Talktime (3G)	35.00 hrs	N/A
Fast Charging Support		Yes, 18W Fast Charging
Included Fast Charger
Other Battery Parameters	Internet Usage Time (WiFi): upto 22 hrs	N/A
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	Yes
Other Features	Noise Filtration; NXP Smart Amp; Google Drive: 100GB free space (1 year)	Noise Filtration
2-minute Review [Positives]	Features a well-built, well-designed metal black+plastic frame aesthetic, paired with a massive display with a not-so-massive notch At 6.26 inches diagonally with relatively narrow borders all around, the screen does have a strong visual impact Unlike a lot of glossy phones in this segment now, the phone is also not a fingerprint magnet Very light, especially given the large battery it packs Decent, large, bright display Asus remains committed to stock Android for its low-end phones, and that's a good thing - it's nice and simple to use, and there is little to no bloat Performance is a key USP here, with Asus managing to offer a relatively powerful processor, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 632, at a new low price - the phone is consistently smooth throughout, and even games like PUBG Mobile runs smoothly Decent dual rear cameras - daytime shots especially are well detailed Decent front camera too, and users will generally be happy with the quality of selfies they can take for social media - Asus is also planning future updates to bring EIS and the Depth Effect mode to the front camera Impressive speaker - it is not only loud but also produces quite rich, deep sound Very good battery life with a generous 4000mAh battery - you can get up to 2 days of use with moderate use There is no official fast charging support, but the included 10W charger has a decent charging speed Overall, the Max M2 is another winner from the Asus camp this year - and will be a strong choice in this segment - it wins on 4 important counts - a large 'notch' display, stock Android experience, great processor for the price, and a good battery life - providing for a reliable all-round experience	In recent times, Redmi has adopted some very premium and stylish design aesthetics, and the Redmi 8 continues that trend, with great design and build quality The ruby-red color variant especially looks stunning, and it is astonishing to see how far budget hardware has come The phone also feels premium to the touch The front is sharp and modern, with a dewdrop notch, and very similar to the Redmi 8A The location of the fingerprint scanner at the back is near perfect - and the scanner is very quick as well Decent 6.2-inch IPS display, the same as the one on the Redmi 8A - gets bright enough for outdoor use Packs Gorilla glass 5 protection, which is a big bonus in this price segment MIUI is one of the more refined and smooth Android skins around, and has a lot of customization/theming options - there’s ample features for power users - from gestures to the ability to switch around button layouts as well as a robust home screen customisation experience, you can really make the phone your own Decent day-to-day performance, with the same Snapdragon 439 as the Redmi 8A (it's not really meant for gaming though) Ok camera setup, at this price point Outdoor shots look good enough with Xiaomi’s AI enhancements kicking in to deliver punchy images The dedicated secondary camera enables portrait mode, and edge detection is decent USB-C at an entry-level price deserves kudos Phenomenal battery life with a 5000mAh cell paired with entry-level hardware - you will comfortably get 2 days of use 18W fast-charging support (though a standard 10W brick is included in the box) Overall, the Redmi 8 is another very good budget option from Xiaomi's camp, and along with the Realme C2/3i, will likely dominate the entry-level smartphone segment in India
2-minute Review [Negatives]	If you aren't a fan of big phones in general, you probably won't warm up to the ZenFone Max M2 though - it's only just about usable with one hand, and it's also not the easiest phone to fit into a trouser pocket One of the software issues currently though is the un-optimised notch - the network bars and call profile icons usually aren’t visible fully, and a portion of those are hidden under the notch itself - hopefully this is something an OTA update will fix soon Shots taken from the rear cameras using the Depth Effect mode are average though Average low-light camera performance for both front and rear cameras The camera app is also sometimes slowish - that apart, the UI is also not the best - for example, it takes three taps to begin recording a video Overall, the camera performance is a notch below what the Redmi 6 Pro (the primary competitor here) manages to deliver One of the biggest threats to the Max M2 might be its one generation old, but still excellent, bigger brother -- the Zenfone Max Pro M1 - at almost a similar price, the Max Pro M1 offers the more potent Snapdragon 636 chipset, a full HD+ display and a bigger 5000mAh battery - though it doesn't have a notch display - so which one you choose among these might be down to more individual preferences And if you want a better camera in this price range, then you will probably want to look at the Redmi Note 6 Pro, or Nokia 5.1 Plus	Of course the glossy hardware catches on fingerprints (Xiaomi has thankfully tossed in a TPU case in the box, though) Xiaomi has added a Redmi logo on the lower bezel and that feels like a bit of an overkill given there is Redmi already engraved on the back It still continues to pack a lot of bloat though - you get 20-something pre-installed applications with wide-ranging requirements for user permissions Limited dynamic range - the camera has a tendency to blow out highlights Despite support for dual-pixel autofocus, the camera often hunts to get a focus lock Images have some softness to them in anything less than perfect light - indoor images tend to be short on details Videos are again fine in daylight, but not so much in anything less than that Overall, the camera is not a particularly strong area for the Redmi 8
Expert Reviews	A winner for Asus in-depth Read Review » A competent entry-level device in-depth Read Review » Decent for the price in-depth Read Review » The Zenfone Max M2 brings strong competition in the affordable segment...however, if you are looking for a smartphone with a dependable camera, you may be a bit disappointed in-depth Read Review » A compelling buy in-depth Read Review » A decent option, if you are ready to compromise on the camera front in-depth Read Review » A dependable option in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » hands-on Read Review »	Decent...but buyers considering this phone should take a close look at the Redmi 8A to see if there's anything they don't mind losing, since that could save them some money....And people who value performance might want to look at Redmi Note 8, which coul in-depth Read Review » Budget all rounder in-depth Read Review » Has plenty to offer if you are looking for a new phone in the segment in-depth Read Review » The Redmi 8 is a good offering for its price....the only problem is that given similar specifications, many users might prefer the Redmi 8A which is cheaper, runs the same processor and offers something very similar in-depth Read Review » A good phone, and a good daily driver, but one that's held back by its ad-supported UI in-depth Read Review » A performer for its price, if you don't mind the processor in-depth Read Review » Good phone, but the Redmi 8A (at a slightly lower price), or the Redmi Note 8 (at a slightly higher price) might make more sense, from a value for money perspective in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review »
User Reviews	4.3 2,504+ reviews »	4.4 41,045+ reviews » 4.0 127+ reviews »
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