ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL vs Honor Magic9 Pro Max
The ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon SiP 1, while the Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 26/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
What makes ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL better?
- Overall rating 26/100
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL vs the Honor Magic9 Pro Max, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 70 points higher (96/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL (94/100 vs 22/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon SiP 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5524187 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2246 | 1320x2868 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8800 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 17 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×76.2×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 165 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2246
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL (85/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL (94/100 vs 22/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL by 70 points (96/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max — 96/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL over the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.