ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL vs Honor Magic9 Pro Max
The ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, while the Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 36/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 572,788).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
What makes ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL better?
- Overall rating 36/100
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 572788
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 2130
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL vs the Honor Magic9 Pro Max, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 60 points higher (96/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (100/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (94/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 572788 | 5524187 | |
| Geekbench Single | 566 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2130 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.0" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1320x2868 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 17 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.8×76.2×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 200 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL
- 6.0" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL and Honor Magic9 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL by 89.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (100/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (85/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (100/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (94/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL by 60 points (96/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max — 96/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL over the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.