ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL vs Honor Magic9
The ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 632, while the Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 22/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 243,691); the Honor Magic9 has NFC for contactless payments, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL doesn't; the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL is noticeably lighter (160g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL
Honor Magic9
What makes ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 209g
- Better portability (87/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL vs the Honor Magic9, the Honor Magic9 scores 70 points higher (92/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL (99/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL (86/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 (87/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL | Honor Magic9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 4288382 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.4" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 1236x2664 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 55 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 10000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×76.3×7.7 mm | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL and Honor Magic9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL by 94.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL (99/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL (85/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL (86/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 (87/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL by 70 points (92/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL and the Honor Magic9?
The ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Honor Magic9 — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL over the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.