ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL vs Honor Magic9 Super
The ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon SiP 1, while the Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 26/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super 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 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL
Honor Magic9 Super
What makes ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL better?
- Lighter: 165g vs 227g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL vs the Honor Magic9 Super, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 61 points higher (87/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL (91/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (75/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL | Honor Magic9 Super | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon SiP 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4290399 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2246 | 1280x2788 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 11000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 10000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×76.2×8.4 mm | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2246
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL (84/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL (91/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (75/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL or the Honor Magic9 Super?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL by 61 points (87/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL and the Honor Magic9 Super?
The ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Honor Magic9 Super — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL or the Honor Magic9 Super?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL over the Honor Magic9 Super?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.