Xiaomi and Asus are both popular brands producing low cost and high quality smart phones. We all know Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE550ML) is the hottest phone within PHP 10k range, and more Zenfone 2 series are being released. However, recently Xiaomi just outs its Redmi Note 2, which sold out 800,000 units in just half a day. What make these two so hot? Let us find out in this article: Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 vs Zenfone 2 (ZE550ML).
Asus Zenfone 2
Which one to choose?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 vs Zenfone 2 specs
| Device | Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 | ASUS Zenfone 2 (Ze550ML) |
| Display | 5.5”, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | 5.5″, 720 x 1280 pixels, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 10.9mm |
| Weight | 160 grams | 170 grams |
| Camera | REAR: 13 MP, 4128 x 3096 pixels, phase detection autofocus, LED flash FRONT: 5MP |
13MP rear, 5MP front |
| Processor | Mediatek MT6795, Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53Helio X10 chip | Quad-core 1.8 GHz Intel Atom Z3560 |
| RAM | 2GB | 2GB |
| Storage | 16/32GB (microSD up to 32GB) | 16GB (microSD up to 64GB) |
| OS | Android OS, v5.0 (Lollipop)MIUI 7.0 | Android 5.0 Lollipop with Zen UI |
| Battery | Li-Po 3060 mAh battery | Non-removable Li-Po 2900 mAh battery |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Color | White, blue, yellow, pink, mint green | Metal with Black and Red color options. Buy Black version Here. Buy Red version Here. |
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 vs Zenfone 2 design
Just looking at the phones’ design, we can tell right away that Redmi Note 2 is thinner, being only 9.5mm while Zenfone 2 is 10.9mm.
Zenfone 2 is available in black and red color options, while Redmi Note 2 is available in a wider variety of color choices.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 vs Zenfone 2 display
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 display is a 5.5” screen, the same as Zenfone 2 display. However, Redmi Note 2 pixel density is significantly higher (407 ppi > 267 ppi).
The advantage Zenfone 2 has over Redmi Note 2 is that it has Corning Gorilla Glass 3 for screen protection, while Redmi Note 2 does not.
Both phones use customized UI for their interface, and work on Android Lollipop.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 vs Zenfone 2 hardware
As we know, Zenfone 2 takes power from its Intel Atom Z3560 1.8GHz quad core processor. Redmi Note 2, on the other hand, is powered by Meditek MT6795 2.0GHz octa core processor. It seems Redmi Note 2 will be faster and more powerful than Zenfone 2 since they both share 2GB of RAM. The initial internal memory of both phones is 16GB, which can be extended through microSD cards.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 vs Zenfone 2 camera
Redmi Note 2 camera is a 13MP sensor on the back & 5MP front sensor, which are all the same as Zenfone 2. However, Zenfone 2 camera has dual led flash, thus earning more points to the phone.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 vs Zenfone 2 battery
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 battery has 3060mAh capacity, while Zenfone 2 battery is a 2900mAh one. These won’t tell much difference though, so it depends on how you use the phone.
Zenfone 2 price in Philippines is around PHP 10k, while Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 price in the Philippines will be around 6k when it comes here. Both are affordable, and great for their price. Therefore, which will you choose, according to the specs and price?