ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon SiP 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 26/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max 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 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL by 62 points (88/100 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 —

Xiaomi 17 Max

Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money 90

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

  • Lighter: 165g vs 219g

  • Better portability (75/100 vs 40/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?

  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 42/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 62 points higher (88/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL (90/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (75/100 vs 40/100).

Xiaomi 17 Max: The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon SiP 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu — 3654776
Geekbench Single — 3639
Geekbench Multi — 11047
Display 6.3" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2246 2608x1200
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 10W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 12 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 159.2×76.2×8.4 mm —
Weight 165 g 219 g
Launch price — $799

Camera comparison

ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL

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

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera

Display comparison

ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL

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

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL

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

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Max

$799

Detailed category analysis

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL (81/100 vs 42/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL (90/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL (90/100 vs 22/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (75/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max 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 Xiaomi 17 Max?

The ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.