ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 29/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 347,995); the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL is noticeably lighter (175g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 219g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 347995
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1115
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 59 points higher (88/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (97/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max 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 Xiaomi 17 Max (68/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 347995 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 360 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1115 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2280 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 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 | |
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.9×75.5×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 175 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP 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
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL by 90.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (97/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (81/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (90/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max 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 Xiaomi 17 Max (68/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max 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 Xiaomi 17 Max?
The ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.