ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 19/100 (a 72-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 180,440); the Vivo X300 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL doesn't; the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL is noticeably lighter (150g vs 230g).
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Lighter: 150g vs 230g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 39/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 827
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 72 points higher (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (99/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (89/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (85/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (76/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 180440 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 827 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 147.3×70.9×8.7 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $950 |
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL by 95.8% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (99/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (89/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (96/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (85/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (76/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL by 72 points (91/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.