ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL vs Honor Magic9 Pro Max
The ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, while the Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 19/100 (a 77-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 180,440); the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
What makes ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL better?
- Overall rating 19/100
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 827
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL vs the Honor Magic9 Pro Max, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 77 points higher (96/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (100/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (85/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (94/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 180440 | 5524187 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 827 | 12490 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1320x2868 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 17 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.3×70.9×8.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 150 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL and Honor Magic9 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL by 96.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (100/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (85/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (94/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL by 77 points (96/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max — 96/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL over the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.