ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL vs Honor Magic9 Pro Max
The ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, 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 28/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 282,713); the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
What makes ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL better?
- Overall rating 28/100
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 282713
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 294
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 1083
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL vs the Honor Magic9 Pro Max, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 68 points higher (96/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 21/100). 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 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (100/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (94/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 282713 | 5524187 | |
| Geekbench Single | 294 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1083 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1320x2868 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 17 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.0×76.0×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL and Honor Magic9 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL by 94.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (100/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (94/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL by 68 points (96/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max — 96/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL 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.