ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL vs Vivo iQOO 16
The ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 28/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 282,713); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL better?
- Better portability (46/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 282713
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 294
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1083
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 61 points higher (89/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (100/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 282713 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 294 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1083 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.0×76.0×8.5 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL by 94.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (100/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (90/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL by 61 points (89/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.