ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 29/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 347,995); the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL is noticeably lighter (175g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 235g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 347995
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1115
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 63 points higher (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (100/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (82/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (100/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (68/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 347995 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 360 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1115 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2280 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.9×75.5×8.5 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL by 93.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (100/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (82/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (100/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL (92/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (68/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL by 63 points (92/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.