ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $499 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 47/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 824,513); the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL is noticeably lighter (190g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $986
- Better portability (52/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 45 points higher (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 43/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL — 16/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 96/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (52/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 / ZenUI | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×75.4×9.2 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $986 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 48MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL by 83.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $487. ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL was $487 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL (100/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL (82/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL (100/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL (92/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (52/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL by 45 points (92/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL 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.