ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL vs Honor Magic8
The ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, 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 28/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 282,713); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL doesn't.
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL
Honor Magic8
- Overall rating 28/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 282713
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 294
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1083
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 60 points higher (88/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (98/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 282713 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 294 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1083 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.0×76.0×8.5 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $625 |
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL by 93.0% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (98/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (85/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL by 60 points (88/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL and the Honor Magic8?
The ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL over the Honor Magic8?
The ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL 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.