ASUS Zenfone 7 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

The ASUS Zenfone 7 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, 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 55/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 978,910); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is thinner (8.4mm vs 9.6mm).

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 7 by 37 points (92/100 vs 55/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

ASUS Zenfone 7

Performance 59
Display 67
Camera 56
Battery 45
Portability 25
Value for money —

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

Performance 100
Display 82
Camera 100
Battery 92
Portability 33
Value for money 96

What makes ASUS Zenfone 7 better?

  • Lighter: 230g vs 235g

  • Overall rating 55/100

What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 978910
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1169
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3191
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 59/100)
  • Better camera (100/100 vs 56/100)
  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better portability (33/100 vs 25/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 7 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 37 points higher (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 7 (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 7 (82/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 7 (100/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 7 (92/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (33/100 vs 25/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification ASUS Zenfone 7 Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
AnTuTu 978910 5001234
Geekbench Single 1169 4327
Geekbench Multi 3191 12873
Display 6.7" Super AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1208x2624
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8500 mAh
Charging 30W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 64 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 200 MP
Front camera 64 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 10 / ZenUI Android 17
Brightness (peak) 700 nits 4000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 165.1×77.3×9.6 mm 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm
Weight 230 g 235 g
Launch price — $986

Camera comparison

ASUS Zenfone 7

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 64MP
56
camera

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
100
camera

Display comparison

ASUS Zenfone 7

  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1208x2624
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Battery and charging

ASUS Zenfone 7

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
92
battery

Overall performance score

We compared ASUS Zenfone 7 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS Zenfone 7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
55/100
978910 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
92/100 +80.4%
5001234 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads ASUS Zenfone 7 by 80.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

ASUS Zenfone 7

Price unknown

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

$986

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 7 (100/100 vs 59/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 7 (82/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 7 (100/100 vs 56/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 7 (92/100 vs 45/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (33/100 vs 25/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 7 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 7 by 37 points (92/100 vs 55/100).

What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 7 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

The ASUS Zenfone 7 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 7 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 56/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 7 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 59/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 7 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.