ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL vs Honor Magic9
The ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, while the Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 28/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 282,713); the Honor Magic9 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
What makes ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL better?
- Overall rating 28/100
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 282713
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 294
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1083
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL vs the Honor Magic9, the Honor Magic9 scores 64 points higher (92/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (99/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 and the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL | Honor Magic9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 282713 | 4288382 | |
| Geekbench Single | 294 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1083 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.4" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1236x2664 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 55 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 10000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 159.0×76.0×8.5 mm | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL and Honor Magic9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL by 93.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (99/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (86/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 and the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL by 64 points (92/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL and the Honor Magic9?
The ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Honor Magic9 — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL over the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.