ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL vs Honor WIN RT2
The ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, while the Honor WIN RT2 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor WIN RT2 leads — 81/100 vs 19/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Honor WIN RT2 has the bigger battery (12070 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor WIN RT2 is faster in AnTuTu (4,040,013 vs 180,440); the Honor WIN RT2 has NFC for contactless payments, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL doesn't; the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL is noticeably lighter (150g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
Honor WIN RT2
What makes ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 238g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Honor WIN RT2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4040013 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 827
- Bigger battery: 12070 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (97/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL vs the Honor WIN RT2, the Honor WIN RT2 scores 62 points higher (81/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (98/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (78/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (98/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (97/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (78/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL significantly outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (76/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL | Honor WIN RT2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 180440 | 4040013 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 827 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1440x3104 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 12070 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 10000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 147.3×70.9×8.7 mm | 163.0×78.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 238 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Honor WIN RT2
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor WIN RT2
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3104
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor WIN RT2
- 12070 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL and Honor WIN RT2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor WIN RT2 leads ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL by 95.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (98/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (97/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (58/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (78/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL significantly outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (76/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL or the Honor WIN RT2?
The Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL by 62 points (81/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL and the Honor WIN RT2?
The ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Honor WIN RT2 — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL or the Honor WIN RT2?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL or the Honor WIN RT2?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on performance (98/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL over the Honor WIN RT2?
The Honor WIN RT2 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.