ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL vs Nubia NaviX Ultra
The ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, while the Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 28/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 282,713); the Nubia NaviX Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL
Nubia NaviX Ultra
What makes ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL better?
- Overall rating 28/100
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 282713
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 294
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1083
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL vs the Nubia NaviX Ultra, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 64 points higher (92/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (98/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (59/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL | Nubia NaviX Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 282713 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 294 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1083 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 159.0×76.0×8.5 mm | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL and Nubia NaviX Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL by 92.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (98/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (96/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (85/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (59/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra 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 Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Nubia NaviX Ultra — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL over the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.