ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 20/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 180,934); the Xiaomi 18 Fold 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 219g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 180934
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 130
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 488
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 66 points higher (86/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (99/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (79/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (85/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (75/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 180934 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 130 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 488 | 14213 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 147.3×70.9×8.7 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL by 96.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (99/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (79/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (85/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (75/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL by 66 points (86/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.