ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 29/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 347,995); the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL is noticeably lighter (175g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max 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 —

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 89
Portability 48
Value for money 86

What makes ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL better?

  • Lighter: 175g vs 219g

  • Better portability (68/100 vs 48/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 347995
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 360
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1115
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W 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 (89/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 42/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 59 points higher (88/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (98/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (68/100 vs 48/100).

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max 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 Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 347995 3998145
Geekbench Single 360 3639
Geekbench Multi 1115 11047
Display 6.3" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2280 1200x2608
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 10W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) — 159
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 50 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 8.1 Oreo Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 157.9×75.5×8.5 mm 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 175 g 219 g
Launch price — $999

Camera comparison

ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL

  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.69
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL

  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2280
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
42
display

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery

Overall performance score

We compared ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
29/100
347995 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +91.3%
3998145 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL by 91.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

$999

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (98/100 vs 25/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (81/100 vs 42/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (87/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (89/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (68/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max?

The ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 25/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.