ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 19/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 180,440); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL doesn't; the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL is noticeably lighter (150g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 224g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 827
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 68 points higher (87/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (98/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (83/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (76/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 180440 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 827 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 147.3×70.9×8.7 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL by 95.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (98/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (81/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (83/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (76/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) 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 Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.