ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 36/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 572,788); the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL is noticeably lighter (200g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 219g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 572788
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2130
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 52 points higher (88/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (89/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 572788 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 566 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2130 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.0" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.8×76.2×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL
- 6.0" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL by 85.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (87/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (89/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL by 52 points (88/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.