ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425, 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 16/100 (a 72-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 180,934); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL better?
- Better portability (54/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 180934
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 130
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 488
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3300 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 10/100)
- 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 Live (L1) ZA550KL vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 72 points higher (88/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 10/100). 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 Live (L1) ZA550KL (97/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 180934 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 130 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 488 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3300 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 | 1GB / 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 Oreo Go edition | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.3×71.8×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | — | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL
- 3300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL by 95.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL (97/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL (81/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL (90/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL (90/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL by 72 points (88/100 vs 16/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL 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 Live (L1) ZA550KL or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL 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.