ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL vs Honor Magic7

The ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, while the Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 78/100 vs 28/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 has the bigger battery (5650 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 282,713); the Honor Magic7 has NFC for contactless payments, the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL doesn't.

The Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL by 50 points (78/100 vs 28/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL
Performance 21
Display 43
Camera 10
Battery 52
Portability 46
Value for money
Honor Magic7
Performance 92
Display 84
Camera 56
Battery 81
Portability 60
Value for money 76
What makes ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL better?

  • Overall rating 28/100
What makes Honor Magic7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 282713
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 294
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1083
  • Bigger battery: 5650 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 21/100)
  • Better camera (56/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better portability (60/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL vs the Honor Magic7, the Honor Magic7 scores 50 points higher (78/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (92/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (92/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).

ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL: The ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL is a better fit for everyday use.
Honor Magic7: The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL Honor Magic7
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 282713 3119308
Geekbench Single 294 3041
Geekbench Multi 1083 9494
Display 6.0" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2160 2800x1256
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5650 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 0W 80W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 8.1 Oreo Android 15
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 159.0×76.0×8.5 mm 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm
Weight 199 g
Launch price $550
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Honor Magic7
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
56
camera
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL
  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2160
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
43
display
Honor Magic7
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1256
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Honor Magic7
  • 5650 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL and Honor Magic7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
28/100
282713 AnTuTu
Honor Magic7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
78/100 +90.9%
3119308 AnTuTu

Honor Magic7 leads ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL by 90.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL
Price unknown
Honor Magic7
$550
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (92/100 vs 21/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (84/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (56/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (81/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL or the Honor Magic7?

The Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL by 50 points (78/100 vs 28/100).

What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL and the Honor Magic7?

The ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Honor Magic7 — 78/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL or the Honor Magic7?

The Honor Magic7 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL or the Honor Magic7?

The Honor Magic7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 21/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL over the Honor Magic7?

The ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.