ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL vs Vivo X500 Pro
The ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 28/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 282,713); the Vivo X500 Pro 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 X500 Pro
What makes ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL better?
- Overall rating 28/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 282713
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 294
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1083
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 62 points higher (90/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (100/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (63/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 282713 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 294 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1083 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.0×76.0×8.5 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL by 94.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (100/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (81/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (63/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL by 62 points (90/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.