In depth comparison and review of Xiaomi MI Max 2 and ASUS Zenfone 8. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Xiaomi MI Max 2 | ASUS Zenfone 8 |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | - | ZS590KS | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 174.1 mm | 148 mm | Xiaomi MI Max 2 has greater height than ASUS Zenfone 8. |
| Width | 88.7 mm | 68.5 mm | Xiaomi MI Max 2 has greater width than ASUS Zenfone 8. |
| Depth | 7.6 mm | 8.9 mm | Xiaomi MI Max 2 is narrower than Xiaomi MI Max 2. |
| Weight | 211 g | 169 g | ASUS Zenfone 8 is lighter than Xiaomi MI Max 2. |
| Body Colour | Black | Gold | Obsidian black | |
| Body Material | Metal | - | |
| Protection | - | Drop-proof, water-resistant, dust-resistant | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | ASUS Zenfone 8 is waterproof. |
| IP rating | - | IP68, IP65 | |
| SAR Value | 0.71 W/kg (body), 1.22 W/kg (head) | 1.582 W/kg (body), 1.412 W/kg (head), 3.498 W/kg (limb) | |
| Integrated Components | - | FM radio | |
| Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM | |
| SIM Card Configuration Details | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD | - |
| DISPLAY | Xiaomi MI Max 2 | ASUS Zenfone 8 |
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| Display Type | - | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | - | AMOLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.44" | 5.9" | Xiaomi MI Max 2 has larger screen size than ASUS Zenfone 8. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels | ASUS Zenfone 8 has better screen resolution than Xiaomi MI Max 2. |
| Display Format | Full HD | Full HD+ | |
| Pixel Density | 342 ppi | - | |
| Aspect Ratio | - | 20:9 | |
| Max Brightness | 450 cd/m² | 1100 cd/m² | ASUS Zenfone 8 has better display brightness than Xiaomi MI Max 2. |
| Contrast Ratio | 1000:1 | - | |
| HDR | - | Yes | ASUS Zenfone 8 has HDR. |
| HDR Technology | - | HDR10+ | |
| Display Enhancement Technology | - | DC Dimming | |
| Display Refresh Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
| Touch Sampling Rate | - | 240 Hz | |
| Display Features | Night Display, Sunlight Display, Reading mode, Colour temperature adjustment | Always-on display, Glove Touch, Delta-E < 1, 107% NTSC, 151.9% sRGB, 112% DCI-P3 | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | - | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | Xiaomi MI Max 2 | ASUS Zenfone 8 |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | |
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| Clock Speed | 2 GHz | 2.842 GHz | ASUS Zenfone 8 has higher clock speed than Xiaomi MI Max 2. |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Xiaomi MI Max 2 has 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 506 | Qualcomm ADRENO 660 |
| MEMORY | Xiaomi MI Max 2 | ASUS Zenfone 8 |
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| RAM | 4 GB | LPDDR5 SDRAM - 8 GB | ASUS Zenfone 8 has more RAM than Xiaomi MI Max 2. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 128 GB | ASUS Zenfone 8 has more internal memory than Xiaomi MI Max 2. |
| Memory Interface | - | UFS 3.1 | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB | - |
| CAMERA | Xiaomi MI Max 2 | ASUS Zenfone 8 |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 2 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 64 Megapixel | ASUS Zenfone 8 has better camera resolution than Xiaomi MI Max 2. |
| Sensor Size | - | 1/1.7" | |
| Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RX IMX386 sensor | Sony Exmor RS IMX686 sensor | |
| Lens Type | - | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.2 | F/1.8 | ASUS Zenfone 8 has better lens aperture than Xiaomi MI Max 2. |
| Field of View (FoV) | - | 78.3 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size | - | 1.6 μm | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | ASUS Zenfone 8 has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | - | |
| Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | - | 26.6 mm | |
| Special Effects | HDR | - | |
| Camera Modes | Burst mode, Panorama, low-light shots | Slow motion video, Time-lapse mode, Pro mode | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face recognition | - | Xiaomi MI Max 2 has face detection. |
| Light Source | Dual LED flash | LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 120 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 480 fps, 7680 x 4320 (8K) at 24 fps, Slo-mo video 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 120 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Two-tone flash | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), 3-axis electronic image stabilisation, 4-axis optical image stabilisation, Motion tracking, Quad Bayer technology, 2x1 On-Chip Lens (OCL) |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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| Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1/2.55" | |
| Sensor Name (2nd Camera) | - | Sony Exmor RS IMX363 sensor | |
| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1.4 μm | |
| Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | - | 14.3 | |
| Camera Features (2nd Camera) | - | Real-time distortion correction, 4cm macro photography, Dual Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 5 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | ASUS Zenfone 8 has better front camera resolution than Xiaomi MI Max 2. |
| Sensor Name (Front) | - | Sony Exmor RS IMX663 sensor | |
| Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/2.4 | Xiaomi MI Max 2 has better front lens aperture than Xiaomi MI Max 2. |
| Pixel Size (Front) | - | 1.22 μm | |
| Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | Beautify with 36 smart beauty profiles, Real-time video chat filters | Portrait | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face recognition | - | Xiaomi MI Max 2 has face detection. |
| Camera Features (Front) | Self-timer | Dual Pixel technology, EIS video stabilisation, Dual Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Xiaomi MI Max 2 | ASUS Zenfone 8 |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 5300 mAh | 4000 mAh | Xiaomi MI Max 2 has larger battery capacity than ASUS Zenfone 8. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 | Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0, Power Delivery 3.0 | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
| Talk Time | 3420 minutes | - | |
| Run Time Details | Talk: up to 3420 min Playback (video): up to 18 hrs Gaming: up to 9 hrs Playback (audio): up to 240 hrs Reading: up to 19 hrs Navigation: up to 21 hrs |
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| CELLULAR | Xiaomi MI Max 2 | ASUS Zenfone 8 |
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| Technology | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) / TD-SCDMA | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | ASUS Zenfone 8 has more advanced generation mobile network. |
| Operating System | - | Android 11 | |
| User Interface | MIUI 8 | ASUS ZenUI 8.0 | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Xiaomi MI Max 2 | ASUS Zenfone 8 |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, DC-HSPA+, Gigabit LTE, 5G NR FR1 | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 8, Band 19 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1800, 1700, 850, 800, 900, 800 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 3, Band 7, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 42 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 2600, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 3500 | |
| 5G NR Band | - | N1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n77, n78, n12 | |
| 5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1900PCS, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, n12 | |
| Wireless Interface | Infrared (IrDA), IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 EDR | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | HID | HFP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID | |
| NFC | - | Yes | ASUS Zenfone 8 has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Modem | - | Snapdragon X60 5G | |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
| MEDIA | Xiaomi MI Max 2 | ASUS Zenfone 8 |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC +, eAAC+, APE (Monkey's Audio), DSD, AMR-WB, AMR-NB | - | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, VC-1, XviD, MPEG-4, H.264, M4V, HEVC, H.265, MPEG4-ASP | - | |
| Sound Enhancements | - | Dirac HD Sound, ASUS Audio Wizard, Hi-Res audio certified, OZO Audio, Qualcomm aptX audio, Qualcomm aptX HD audio, Qualcomm aptX Adaptive | |
| Audio Amplifier | - | Dual Cirrus Logic CS35L45 |
| FEATURES | Xiaomi MI Max 2 | ASUS Zenfone 8 |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | - | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, gyro sensor, hall sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, G-sensor, gyroscope | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | |
| Additional Phone Features | Infrared remote control, MU-MIMO technology, Split Screen | MIMO technology, AudioWizard, One Hand Mode, ARCore, Triple internal microphones with ASUS Noise Reduction Technology, Multi-Magnet Stereo Speakers |
| OTHERS | Xiaomi MI Max 2 | ASUS Zenfone 8 |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable | SIM card removal tool, USB-C to USB-C cable, protective case, power adapter (30 W) | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | IP68, IP65, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, SGS Seamless Pro 120Hz Certification | |
| Max Height of Shock Resistance | - | 2 m |
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