ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL vs Honor 500 Pro (China)

The ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, while the Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads — 84/100 vs 29/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor 500 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 347,995); the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL is noticeably lighter (175g vs 201g).

The Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL by 55 points (84/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL
Performance 25
Display 42
Camera 12
Battery 43
Portability 68
Value for money
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Performance 92
Display 85
Camera 78
Battery 86
Portability 60
Value for money
What makes ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL better?
  • Lighter: 175g vs 201g

  • Better portability (68/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 347995
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 360
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1115
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL vs the Honor 500 Pro (China), the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 55 points higher (84/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100).

ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL: The ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL is a better fit for everyday use.
Honor 500 Pro (China): The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL Honor 500 Pro (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 347995 3119308
Geekbench Single 360 3041
Geekbench Multi 1115 9494
Display 6.3" IPS LCD 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2280 1264x2736
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 10W 80W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 12 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 50 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 8.1 Oreo Android 16, MagicOS 10
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.9×75.5×8.5 mm 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm
Weight 175 g 201 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Honor 500 Pro (China)
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
78
camera
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2280
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
42
display
Honor 500 Pro (China)
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2736
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Honor 500 Pro (China)
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
86
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL and Honor 500 Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
29/100
347995 AnTuTu
Honor 500 Pro (China) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
84/100 +88.8%
3119308 AnTuTu

Honor 500 Pro (China) leads ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL by 88.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (92/100 vs 25/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (85/100 vs 42/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (78/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (86/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL or the Honor 500 Pro (China)?

The Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL by 55 points (84/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL and the Honor 500 Pro (China)?

The ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Honor 500 Pro (China) — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL or the Honor 500 Pro (China)?

The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL or the Honor 500 Pro (China)?

The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on performance (92/100 vs 25/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL over the Honor 500 Pro (China)?

The ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.