ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL vs Vivo X500 Pro
The ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 632, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 22/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 243,691); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL doesn't; the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL is noticeably lighter (160g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 192g
- Better portability (87/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 68 points higher (90/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL (100/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL (81/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (87/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×76.3×7.7 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- 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
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL by 95.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL (100/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL (81/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (87/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL by 68 points (90/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.