ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL vs Vivo iQOO 15

The ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 28/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 282,713); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL doesn't.

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL by 58 points (86/100 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 —

Vivo iQOO 15

Performance 94
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 85
Portability 48
Value for money 86

What makes ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL better?


  • Overall rating 28/100

What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 282713
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 294
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1083
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 21/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better portability (48/100 vs 46/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 58 points higher (86/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (94/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).

Vivo iQOO 15: The Vivo iQOO 15 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 Vivo iQOO 15
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 282713 3758268
Geekbench Single 294 3013
Geekbench Multi 1083 9287
Display 6.0" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2160 1440x3168
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging — 100W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 8.1 Oreo Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 6000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 159.0×76.0×8.5 mm 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm
Weight — 215 g
Launch price — $599

Camera comparison

ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL

  • Main: 13MP f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera

Vivo iQOO 15

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Display comparison

ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL

  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2160
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
43
display

Vivo iQOO 15

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL

  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Vivo iQOO 15

  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery

Overall performance score

We compared ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
28/100
282713 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
86/100 +92.5%
3758268 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 leads ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL by 92.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL

Price unknown

Vivo iQOO 15

$599

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (94/100 vs 21/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (99/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (78/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (85/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 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 Vivo iQOO 15?

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL by 58 points (86/100 vs 28/100).

What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL and the Vivo iQOO 15?

The ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL or the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL or the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 21/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL over the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.