ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 28/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 282,713); the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL doesn't; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 8.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL better?
- Overall rating 28/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 282713
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 294
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 1083
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 58 points higher (86/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (99/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (85/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (64/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 282713 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 294 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1083 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 159.0×76.0×8.5 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL by 94.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (99/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (79/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (85/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (75/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (64/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold 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 Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.