ASUS 8z vs Honor Magic8
The ASUS 8z (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 54/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,135,878); the ASUS 8z is noticeably lighter (169g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS 8z
Honor Magic8
What makes ASUS 8z better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 169g vs 205g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS 8z vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 34 points higher (88/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z (85/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS 8z is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS 8z | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.9" | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2448 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 148.0×68.5×8.9 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $625 |
Camera comparison
ASUS 8z
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS 8z
- 5.9"
- Resolution: 1080x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS 8z
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS 8z and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads ASUS 8z by 71.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS 8z
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z (85/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS 8z is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS 8z or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z by 34 points (88/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS 8z and the Honor Magic8?
The ASUS 8z has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS 8z or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS 8z or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS 8z over the Honor Magic8?
The ASUS 8z is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.