ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 630, 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 22/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 16 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 215,323); the ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL is noticeably lighter (168g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 235g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 215323
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 181
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 960
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 3300 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 15/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 70 points higher (92/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL (100/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL (92/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (80/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 215323 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 181 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 960 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3300 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×76.2×7.8 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL
- Main: 16MP f/2.2
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL
- 3300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL by 95.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL (100/100 vs 15/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL (82/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL (100/100 vs 19/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL (92/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (80/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL by 70 points (92/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 19/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 15/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL 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.