ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL vs Vivo X300 Pro
The ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 19/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,258,010 vs 180,440); the Vivo X300 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL doesn't; the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL is noticeably lighter (150g vs 226g).
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
Vivo X300 Pro
- Lighter: 150g vs 226g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3258010 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 827
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 68 points higher (87/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (93/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (84/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (81/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (76/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 180440 | 3258010 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 827 | 9553 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.3×70.9×8.7 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL by 94.5% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (93/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (84/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (96/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (81/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (76/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL by 68 points (87/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.