ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL vs Nubia NaviX Ultra

The ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425, while the Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 20/100 (a 72-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 180,934); the Nubia NaviX Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL doesn't; the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL is noticeably lighter (150g vs 208g).

The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL by 72 points (92/100 vs 20/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL

Performance 10
Display 34
Camera 13
Battery 25
Portability 76
Value for money —

Nubia NaviX Ultra

Performance 98
Display 94
Camera 96
Battery 85
Portability 59
Value for money 98

What makes ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL better?

  • Lighter: 150g vs 208g

  • Better portability (76/100 vs 59/100)

What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 180934
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 130
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 488
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better camera (96/100 vs 13/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 34/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL vs the Nubia NaviX Ultra, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 72 points higher (92/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (94/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (96/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (85/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL notably outperforms the Nubia NaviX Ultra (76/100 vs 59/100).

Nubia NaviX Ultra: The Nubia NaviX Ultra 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 Max (M1) ZB555KL Nubia NaviX Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 180934 3950082
Geekbench Single 130 3639
Geekbench Multi 488 11047
Display 5.5" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO OLED
Resolution 720x1440 1260x2800
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging — 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 13 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 16GB / 32GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 4500 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 147.3×70.9×8.7 mm 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm
Weight 150 g 208 g
Launch price — $845

Camera comparison

ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL

  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
13
camera

Nubia NaviX Ultra

  • Main: 200MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera

Display comparison

ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL

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

Nubia NaviX Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL

  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
25
battery

Nubia NaviX Ultra

  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
85
battery

Overall performance score

We compared ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL and Nubia NaviX Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
20/100
180934 AnTuTu
Nubia NaviX Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
92/100 +95.4%
3950082 AnTuTu

Nubia NaviX Ultra leads ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL by 95.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL

Price unknown

Nubia NaviX Ultra

$845

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (98/100 vs 10/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (94/100 vs 34/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (96/100 vs 13/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (85/100 vs 25/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL notably outperforms the Nubia NaviX Ultra (76/100 vs 59/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?

The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL by 72 points (92/100 vs 20/100).

What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL and the Nubia NaviX Ultra?

The ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Nubia NaviX Ultra — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?

The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 13/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?

The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL over the Nubia NaviX Ultra?

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