ASUS Zenfone Max Shot ZB634KL vs Honor Magic9
The ASUS Zenfone Max Shot ZB634KL (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon SiP 1, while the Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 27/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 has NFC for contactless payments, the ASUS Zenfone Max Shot ZB634KL doesn't; the ASUS Zenfone Max Shot ZB634KL is noticeably lighter (165g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone Max Shot ZB634KL
Honor Magic9
What makes ASUS Zenfone Max Shot ZB634KL better?
- Lighter: 165g vs 209g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (100/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone Max Shot ZB634KL vs the Honor Magic9, the Honor Magic9 scores 65 points higher (92/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Shot ZB634KL (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Shot ZB634KL (100/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Shot ZB634KL (86/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max Shot ZB634KL notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 (75/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone Max Shot ZB634KL | Honor Magic9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon SiP 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4288382 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.4" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2246 | 1236x2664 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 55 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 10000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×76.2×8.4 mm | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max Shot ZB634KL
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max Shot ZB634KL
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2246
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone Max Shot ZB634KL
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Shot ZB634KL (85/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Shot ZB634KL (100/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Shot ZB634KL (86/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max Shot ZB634KL notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 (75/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone Max Shot ZB634KL or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Shot ZB634KL by 65 points (92/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone Max Shot ZB634KL and the Honor Magic9?
The ASUS Zenfone Max Shot ZB634KL has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Honor Magic9 — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone Max Shot ZB634KL or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 13/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone Max Shot ZB634KL over the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.