ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 632, while the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 22/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 243,691); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is thinner (6.1mm vs 7.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
What makes ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL better?
- Overall rating 22/100
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 160g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 87/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 67 points higher (89/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL (97/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL (77/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (100/100 vs 87/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 3352 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 10402 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×76.3×7.7 mm | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 155 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL and Honor Magic8 Pro Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL by 94.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL (97/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL (85/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL (77/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (100/100 vs 87/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL by 67 points (89/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL over the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.