ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 36/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 572,788).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL better?
- Overall rating 36/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 572788
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2130
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 56 points higher (92/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (94/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (85/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 572788 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 566 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2130 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.0" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 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 16 | |
| 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
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL
- 6.0" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL by 88.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (100/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (94/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (87/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (85/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL by 56 points (92/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.