ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 20/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 180,934); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL doesn't; the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL is noticeably lighter (150g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL by 68 points (88/100 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 —

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 89
Portability 48
Value for money 86

What makes ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL better?

  • Lighter: 150g vs 219g

  • Better portability (76/100 vs 48/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 180934
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 130
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 488
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 13/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 34/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 68 points higher (88/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (89/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (76/100 vs 48/100).

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: The Xiaomi 17 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 Max (M1) ZB555KL Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 180934 3998145
Geekbench Single 130 3639
Geekbench Multi 488 11047
Display 5.5" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1440 1200x2608
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging — 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) — 159
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 16GB / 32GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 147.3×70.9×8.7 mm 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 150 g 219 g
Launch price — $999

Camera comparison

ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL

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

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.69
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL

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

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL

  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
25
battery

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery

Overall performance score

We compared ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
20/100
180934 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +95.5%
3998145 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL by 95.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

$999

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (98/100 vs 10/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (81/100 vs 34/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (87/100 vs 13/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (89/100 vs 25/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (76/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL by 68 points (88/100 vs 20/100).

What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 13/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

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