ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL vs Honor Magic9
The ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL (2017) runs on the MediaTek MT6750T, 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 18/100 (a 74-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4130); the main camera is 16 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 has NFC for contactless payments, the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL doesn't; the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL is noticeably lighter (160g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL
Honor Magic9
What makes ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 209g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 130
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 550
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4130 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL vs the Honor Magic9, the Honor Magic9 scores 74 points higher (92/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL (99/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL (100/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL (86/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 (75/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL | Honor Magic9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek MT6750T | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4288382 | |
| Geekbench Single | 130 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 550 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.4" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1236x2664 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4130 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 55 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 10000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 152.6×73.0×8.8 mm | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL
- Main: 16MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL
- 4130 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL (99/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL (85/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL (100/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL (86/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 (75/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL by 74 points (92/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL and the Honor Magic9?
The ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Honor Magic9 — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M1) ZB570TL 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.