ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 632, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 22/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 243,691); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL doesn't; the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL is noticeably lighter (160g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 219g
- Better portability (87/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 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 (97/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 66 points higher (88/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL (97/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL (90/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (87/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×76.3×7.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 160 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL by 93.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL (97/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL (81/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL (90/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL (90/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (87/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL by 66 points (88/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.