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  • Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro Vs Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1- Which one is better

    Redmi 6 Pro is the latest budget smartphone launched by Xiaomi and it will compete with the likes of  Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 and Realme 2 etc. In this post, we will have a  quick comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro Vs Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1.

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    Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro Vs Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1- Which one is better

    Display

    • Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro: 5.84 inch Full HD + display.
    • Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1: 5.99-inch Full HD+ display.

    Both smartphones sport a good quality panel. Viewing angles, brightness, color reproduction are good. The key difference between the two is the size of the display and notch. Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 comes with a slightly larger screen whereas Redmi 6 Pro has a notch.

    Winner: Subjective. Based on user preference.

    SoC, RAM, Storage

    • Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro: Snapdragon 625 with 3GB/4GB RAM with 32GB/64GB storage.
    • Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1: Snapdragon 636 with 3GB/4GB/6GB RAM with 32GB/64GB storage.

    Zenfone Max Pro M1 has latest Snapdragon 636 which is a successor of SND 625. Snapdragon 625 is an efficient and powerful  SoC but older SoC. Though there is no much difference in day to day usage performance, choosing the latest version is a better choice.

    Winner: Zenfone Max Pro M1.

    Camera

    Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro: Dual camera Setup. 12-megapixel Sony IMX486 (f/2.2 aperture, 1.25-micron pixel size) sensor and a 5-megapixel Samsung S5KE8 (f/2.2, 1.12 μm) depth sensor. 5MP front facing camera.

    Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1: Dual camera Setup. 13 MP (f/2.2, 1.12µm) + 5 MP (f/2.4, 1.12µm) lenses which offers phase detection autofocus, a 5 element lens, and a wide-angle 80-degree lens. 8MP 85.5-degree wide angle lens with f//2.2 aperture.

    After the series of OTA updates, camera performance of Zenfone Max Pro M1 improved significantly. The company recently announced that it will add EIS in the upcoming OTA updates. When it comes to still photography, the overall performance of the rear camera is more or less the same on both smartphones. However, front-facing camera on Zenfone Max Pro M1 performs better in terms of details. Video department too, we felt that this Zenfone Max Pro M1 performance is better.

    Winner: Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1.

    Battery

    Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro: 4000 mAh battery.

    Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1: 5000 mAh battery

    In our loop test, the screen on time on Redmi 6 pro was around 6 and a half hours. Whereas Zenfone Max Pro M1 gave us around 8 hours.  It is also worth noting that, both devices do not come with fast charger out of the box. So Zenfone Max Pro M1 takes a longer time to charge compared to Redmi 6 Pro.

    Winner: Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1.

    Price and Availability

    Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro:Rs 10,999 and Rs 12,999.

    Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1:Rs 10,999, Rs 12,999, Rs 14,999.

    Availability is one of the key difference in this segment. Buying Zenfone Max Pro M1 is much easier. It is available through the open sale. However, Redmi 6 Pro available through the open flash sale. This means one needs to wait for the sale time and buy quickly.

    Winner: Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1.

    Summary of Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro Vs Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 comparison: According to us  Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 is much better value for money device compared to Redmi 6 Pro.

  • How to take screenshot on Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1

    Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 is the phone with stock Android experience. Some of the features which are part of highly customized ZenUI are missing on this phone. One such feature is taking a screenshot. We have received many questions related to how to take a screenshot on Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 on the previous FAQ post. Here is the solution to take the screenshot.

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    How to take screenshot on Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1

    There two different simple ways to take a screenshot on Zenfone Max Pro M1. Default Volume down and Power Button method or using the Google Assistant method.
    For taking the screenshot using the hardware keys follow the steps given below.

    • Go to the screen on which you want to take a screenshot.
    • Press and hold Volume down and power key simultaneously.
    •  It will take the screenshot.
    • Taken screenshots can be accessed from Photos->Albums-> Screenshot folder.

    For taking a screenshot using Google Assistant, follow the below steps.

    • On a page on which you want to take a screenshot, launch google assistant by long pressing home key.
    • Type or say “Take screenshot”.
    • You select whether you want to save the screenshot in photos, Google Drive or share it through WhatsApp, Instagram etc.
    • By default, it will not save it in your gallery.

    These are the two different ways to take a screenshot on Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1.

    Video Guide on how to take the screenshot on Zenfone Max Pro M1

  • Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons

    Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 is specially developed for Indian consumer according to Asus.  Max series from Asus is known for having the large capacity battery. Zenfone Max Pro M1 offers a lot more apart from the large battery. Snapdragon 636 processor, dedicate microSD card slot, 18:9 ratio display panel, Dual camera setup, Pure Android and very competitive pricing are the key USP of this device. In this post, let’s have a quick look at Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 FAQ Tips and Tricks and Cons.

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    What are the different variants of Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 are available in India? What is the price of Zenfone Max Pro M1 in India?

    Currently. two variants of  Zenfone Max Pro M1 are announced in India. One with 3GB of RAM  and 32GB of internal storage which is priced at Rs.10,999 and other variant has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.

    Does it has dedicated microSD card slot? What type of sim card does it support?

    Yes. It has dedicated microSD card slot. The device supports 2 nano sim cards.

    What are the key specifications of Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1?

    Specification summary:

    • 5.99 inch full HD plus display panel with 18:9 aspect ratio.
    • Android Oreo 8.1
    • Snapdragon 636 SoC.
    • 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage/4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage.
    • 5000 mAh battery with fast charging feature.
    • 13MP and 5MP dual camera setup in the rear.
    • 8 Megapixel front-facing camera.

    What are the pros of Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1

    The merits of Zenfone Max Pro M1 are

    • Good build quality.
    • Best in the class display panel, in the price range.
    • Good performance.
    • Great value for money.
    • True dual sim 4G LTE support.

    How to take the screenshot on Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1?

    To capture screenshot on this device, just press and hold volume down and power button simultaneously. The screenshot will be captured. For detailed steps read how to take a screenshot on Zenfone Max Pro M1.

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    What are the cons of Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1?

    Based on our initial impression, here are the list disadvantages of Zenfone Max Pro M1.

    Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 Cons

    • No corning gorilla glass protection.
    • No Optical or electronic image stabilization for video recording.
    • Front Camera performance is not great.

    These are the most commonly asked question of Zenfone Max Pro M1. We will publish detailed Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 review in the coming days. If you have any queries, please share it in the comment section below.