ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL vs Honor Magic8
The ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon SiP 1, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 26/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 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 205g).
ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL
Honor Magic8
- Lighter: 165g vs 205g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 56/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 62 points higher (88/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL (85/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (75/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon SiP 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2246 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 12 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 | |
| OS | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×76.2×8.4 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $625 |
ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2246
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL
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In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL (85/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL (85/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (75/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL by 62 points (88/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL and the Honor Magic8?
The ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL over the Honor Magic8?
The ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.