ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL vs Vivo iQOO 16
The ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 29/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 347,995); the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL is noticeably lighter (175g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 223g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 347995
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1115
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 60 points higher (89/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (100/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (68/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 347995 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 360 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1115 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2280 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.9×75.5×8.5 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL by 93.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (100/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (99/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (78/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (90/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (68/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL by 60 points (89/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.