Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro: specs comparison

Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

Weight

Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL: 29 g lighter

Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL:

180 g

Redmi Note 9 Pro:

209 g
Screen diagonal

Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL: 0.68 in smaller diagonal

Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL:

5.99 in

Redmi Note 9 Pro:

6.67 in
Chipset

Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL:

Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)

Redmi Note 9 Pro:

Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
Rear camera layout

Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL:

Dual

Redmi Note 9 Pro:

Quad
Height

Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL: 6.8 mm shorter

Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL:

159 mm

Redmi Note 9 Pro:

165.8 mm
Release year

Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL:

2018

Redmi Note 9 Pro:

2020

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

1. Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL

Height:

159 mm
Width:

76 mm
Depth:

8.5 mm
2. Redmi Note 9 Pro

Height:

165.8 mm +6.8 mm versus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL
Width:

76.7 mm
Depth:

8.8 mm

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL

180 g
2. Redmi Note 9 Pro

209 g

+29 g versus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

1. Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL

Screen diagonal:

5.99 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

18:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

92.6 cm²
2. Redmi Note 9 Pro

Screen diagonal:

6.67 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

20:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

107.4 cm²

Redmi Note 9 Pro has approximately 16% more rectangular screen area than Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL.

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL, Redmi Note 9 Pro, compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL	Redmi Note 9 Pro
64 GB	Unknown	4 GB RAM
128 GB	Unknown	6 GB RAM

Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL: Original memory entry

64 GB · 4/6 GB RAM 32 GB · 3 GB RAM

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL

NFC:: Unknown
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 512 GB (dedicated slot)

2. Redmi Note 9 Pro

NFC:: Unknown
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL

5000 mAh
2. Redmi Note 9 Pro

5020 mAh

+20 mAh versus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL

Specifications

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1. Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL2. Redmi Note 9 Pro

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL, Redmi Note 9 Pro.
Specification	Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL	Redmi Note 9 Pro
Dimensions (HxWxD)	159 Х 76 Х 8.5 mm	165.8 Х 76.7 Х 8.8 mm
Weight	180 g	209 g
Technology	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Screen size	5.99" inch	6.67" inch
Screen resolution	1080 x 2160 px	1080 x 2400 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	64 GB 4/6 GB RAM 32 GB 3 GB RAM	64GB 4GB RAM 128GB 6GB RAM
Memory card support	microSD up to 512 GB (dedicated slot)	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	5000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po	5020 mAh Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS	Android 8.1 (Oreo)	Android 10.0; MIUI 11
Chipset	Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)	Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL, Redmi Note 9 Pro.
Specification	Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL	Redmi Note 9 Pro
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	92.1 cm2	107.4 cm2
Screen format	18:9 (height:width)	20:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	76.2%	84.5%
PPI /points per inch/	404 PPI	395 PPI
Screen protection	Unknown	Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL, Redmi Note 9 Pro.
Specification	Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL	Redmi Note 9 Pro
Rear camera, main	13 MP Dual	48 MP Quad
Camera specs	13 MP f/2.2 25mm (wide) 1.12µm PDAF -5 MP f/2.4 depth sensor -or -16 MP f/2.0 depth sensor (6 GB RAM model only)	48 MP f/1.8 26mm (wide) 1/2.0" 0.8µm PDAF -8 MP f/2.2 13mm (ultrawide) 1/4.0" 1.12µm -5 MP f/2.4 (macro) 1.12µm -2 MP (depth)
Functions	LED flash	HDR panorama
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	8 MP Single	16 MP Single
Specifications	8 MP f/2.2 26mm (wide) 1.0µm 16 MP (6 GB RAM model only)	16 MP f/2.5 (wide) 1.0µm

Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL, Redmi Note 9 Pro.
Specification	Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL	Redmi Note 9 Pro
Processor CPU	Octa-core 1.8 GHz Kryo 260	Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver)
Graphics processor GPU	Adreno 509	Adreno 618
Antutu 7 score *	116821	Unknown
GeekBench 4 Single Core *	1317	Unknown
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *	4681	Unknown
GeekBench 4 RenderScript *	4451	Unknown
Antutu 8 score *	123716	275962
GeekBench 4 Battery *	6442	Unknown
GeekBench 5 Single Core *	273	Unknown
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core *	1159	Unknown

General specs

General specs — specifications for Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL, Redmi Note 9 Pro.
Specification	Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL	Redmi Note 9 Pro
Release date	2018 April	2020 March 12
Colors	Meteor Silver Deepsea Black	Aurora Blue Glacier white Interstellar Black
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	160 EUR	160 EUR
Battery life	Stand by time- Up to 840 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 42 h (3G) Music play - Up to 199 h	Unknown
Body build	Front glass aluminum body	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5) glass back (Gorilla Glass 5) plastic frame

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL, Redmi Note 9 Pro.
Specification	Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL	Redmi Note 9 Pro
SIM card	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - India -4G - LTE LTE band 1(2100) 3(1800) 5(850) 7(2600) 8(900) 20(800) 40(2300) - India	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 3(1800) 5(850) 8(900) 40(2300) 41(2500)
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE-A
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n WiFi Direct hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi Direct hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS BDS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS GALILEO BDS NavIC
USB	microUSB 2.0 USB On-The-Go	2.0 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Bluetooth	5.0 A2DP LE	5.0 A2DP LE

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL, Redmi Note 9 Pro.
Specification	Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL	Redmi Note 9 Pro
Radio	FM radio	FM radio recording
Others	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	450 nits typ. brightness (advertised)

Other features

Other features — specifications for Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL, Redmi Note 9 Pro.
Specification	Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL	Redmi Note 9 Pro
Dop	Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted) accelerometer proximity compass gyroscope ambient light sensor - Charging 5V/2A 10W - For Global market India Malaysia	Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass Infrared port - Fast charging 18W - Splash-proof

Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro