ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 36/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 572,788); the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL is noticeably lighter (200g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 235g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 572788
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2130
- Bigger battery: 8500 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 (92/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 56 points higher (92/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (100/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (56/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 572788 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 566 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2130 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.0" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.8×76.2×8.3 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL
- 6.0" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL by 88.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (100/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (100/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (92/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (56/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 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 Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.