ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL vs Honor Magic8

The ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 29/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 347,995); the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL is noticeably lighter (175g vs 205g).

The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL by 59 points (88/100 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 Magic8
Performance 98
Display 85
Camera 87
Battery 85
Portability 56
Value for money 88
What makes ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL better?
  • Lighter: 175g vs 205g

  • Better portability (68/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 347995
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 360
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1115
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 59 points higher (88/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (98/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).

ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL: The ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL is a better fit for everyday use.
Honor Magic8: The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL Honor Magic8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 347995 4037547
Geekbench Single 360 3640
Geekbench Multi 1115 11033
Display 6.3" IPS LCD 6.6" Dynamic OLED
Resolution 1080x2280 2760x1256
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 10W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 80W
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 13 MP 50 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB / 6GB 12GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB 256GB
OS Android 8.1 Oreo Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.9×75.5×8.5 mm 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm
Weight 175 g 205 g
Launch price $625
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Honor Magic8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2280
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
42
display
Honor Magic8
  • 6.6" Dynamic OLED
  • Resolution: 2760x1256
  • 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 Magic8
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 80W
85
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
29/100
347995 AnTuTu
Honor Magic8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +91.4%
4037547 AnTuTu

Honor Magic8 leads ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL by 91.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL
Price unknown
Honor Magic8
$625
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (98/100 vs 25/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (85/100 vs 42/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (87/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (85/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL or the Honor Magic8?

The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL by 59 points (88/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL and the Honor Magic8?

The ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL or the Honor Magic8?

The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL or the Honor Magic8?

The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 25/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL over the Honor Magic8?

The ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.