Asus Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL vs iPhone 17 Pro: Which One Should You Buy?
iPhone 17 Pro edges ahead with a BeastScore of 81.2/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Asus Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL
iPhone 17 Pro
iPhone 17 Pro wins 4 of 5 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. "From specs" scores compare only the specs both phones list. How we score
- Speedfrom specsiPhone 17 Pro4590
- Camerafrom specsiPhone 17 Pro3291
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieiPhone 17 Pro6076
- Batteryfrom specsiPhone 17 Pro1042
- Displayfrom specsTie8888
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueNot enough data
- iPhone 17 Pro has the bigger battery4,252 mAh vs 3,300 mAh
- Asus Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL has a sharper main camera50 MP vs 48 MP
- iPhone 17 Pro has the bigger screen6.3" vs 6"
- iPhone 17 Pro has a sharper selfie camera18 MP vs 16 MP
- iPhone 17 Pro has more RAM12 GB vs 4 GB
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄iPhone 17 Pro wins — BeastScore 81.2/100
The iPhone 17 Pro is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (4,252 mAh vs 3,300 mAh) and bigger screen (6.3" vs 6"). The Asus Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL is worth a look if you prefer its sharper main camera (50 MP vs 48 MP).
Reliable all-round performance.
Larger battery: 4,252 mAh vs 3,300 mAh · Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens)
Common questions
Which is better: Asus Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL or iPhone 17 Pro?
The iPhone 17 Pro is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (4,252 mAh vs 3,300 mAh) and bigger screen (6.3" vs 6"). The Asus Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL is worth a look if you prefer its sharper main camera (50 MP vs 48 MP). BeastScore: Asus Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL 82.0/100, iPhone 17 Pro 81.2/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Asus Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL and iPhone 17 Pro?
Asus Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL has a 6-inch display and 3300 mAh battery. iPhone 17 Pro has a 6.3-inch display and 4252 mAh battery.
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