ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL vs Honor Magic V6

The ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon SiP 1, while the Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 26/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic V6 has NFC for contactless payments, the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL doesn't; the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL is noticeably lighter (165g vs 236g).

The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL by 56 points (82/100 vs 26/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL

Performance —
Display 42
Camera 10
Battery 22
Portability 75
Value for money —

Honor Magic V6

Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 69
Battery 78
Portability 54
Value for money 72

What makes ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL better?

  • Lighter: 165g vs 236g

  • Better portability (75/100 vs 54/100)

What makes Honor Magic V6 better?

  • Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (69/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 42/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL vs the Honor Magic V6, the Honor Magic V6 scores 56 points higher (82/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL (78/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (75/100 vs 54/100).

Honor Magic V6: The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL Honor Magic V6
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon SiP 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu — 4166339
Geekbench Single — 3639
Geekbench Multi — 11047
Display 6.3" IPS LCD 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2246 2848x2076
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 6660 mAh
Charging 10W 66W
Wireless charging 0W 66W
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 40 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 6000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 159.2×76.2×8.4 mm 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm
Weight 165 g 236 g
Launch price — $1599

Camera comparison

ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL

  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera

Honor Magic V6

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
69
camera

Display comparison

ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL

  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2246
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
42
display

Honor Magic V6

  • 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2848x2076
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

Battery and charging

ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery

Honor Magic V6

  • 6660 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 66W
78
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL

Price unknown

Honor Magic V6

$1599

Detailed category analysis

display

In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL (83/100 vs 42/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL (69/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL (78/100 vs 22/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (75/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL or the Honor Magic V6?

The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL by 56 points (82/100 vs 26/100).

What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL and the Honor Magic V6?

The ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Honor Magic V6 — 82/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL or the Honor Magic V6?

The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL over the Honor Magic V6?

The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.