ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 28/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 282,713); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL better?
- Overall rating 28/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 282713
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 294
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1083
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 60 points higher (88/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (98/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max 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 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 282713 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 294 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1083 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.0×76.0×8.5 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL by 92.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (98/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (81/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (89/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max 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 Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL by 60 points (88/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.