ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 17/100 (a 71-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 180,440); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL doesn't; the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL is noticeably lighter (140g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL by 71 points (88/100 vs 17/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL

Performance 11
Display 34
Camera 10
Battery 12
Portability 81
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Max

Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money 90

What makes ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL better?

  • Lighter: 140g vs 219g

  • Better portability (81/100 vs 40/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 180440
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 827
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 34/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 71 points higher (88/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL (97/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (81/100 vs 40/100).

Xiaomi 17 Max: The Xiaomi 17 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 Lite (L1) ZA551KL Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 180440 3654776
Geekbench Single 205 3639
Geekbench Multi 827 11047
Display 5.5" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1440 2608x1200
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging — 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 13 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 32 MP
RAM 2GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 16GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 147.3×71.8×8.2 mm —
Weight 140 g 219 g
Launch price — $799

Camera comparison

ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL

  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera

Display comparison

ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL

  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
34
display

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL

  • 3000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery

Overall performance score

We compared ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
17/100
180440 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +95.1%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL by 95.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Max

$799

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL (97/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL (81/100 vs 34/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL (90/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL (90/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (81/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL by 71 points (88/100 vs 17/100).

What is the rating of the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) ZA551KL over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.