ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs Honor Magic8 Pro
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 60/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5850); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,147,042 vs 1,119,714); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 238g).
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5850 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Lighter: 199g vs 238g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs the Honor Magic8 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 28 points higher (88/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (95/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (95/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (82/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (56/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate | Honor Magic8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 3147042 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2448 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5850 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 164 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 18GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, ROG UI | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2448
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and Honor Magic8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by 64.4% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (95/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (91/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (82/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (56/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by 28 points (88/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate over the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.