ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 19/100 (a 73-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 180,440); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL doesn't; the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL is noticeably lighter (150g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 235g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 827
- Bigger battery: 8500 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 (92/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 73 points higher (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (100/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (82/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (76/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 180440 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 827 | 12873 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 147.3×70.9×8.7 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP 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 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL by 96.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (100/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (82/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (92/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (76/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL by 73 points (92/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.