ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 vs Honor Magic6 Ultimate
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Honor Magic6 Ultimate (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic6 Ultimate leads — 80/100 vs 71/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5600); the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 2,380,839).
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9
Honor Magic6 Ultimate
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 2380839
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 7192
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 83/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 15W
- Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 67/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 vs the Honor Magic6 Ultimate, the Honor Magic6 Ultimate scores 9 points higher (80/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic6 Ultimate leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic6 Ultimate leads (77/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic6 Ultimate significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic6 Ultimate is a bit better (77/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 33/100.
| Specification | ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 | Honor Magic6 Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 2380839 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1280x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 180 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 14, MagicOS 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 162.5×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic6 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 180MP
- Front: 50MP
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Honor Magic6 Ultimate
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor Magic6 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 66W
We compared ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 and Honor Magic6 Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 leads Honor Magic6 Ultimate by 31.0% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic6 Ultimate significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 (87/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic6 Ultimate is a bit better (77/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 33/100.
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 or the Honor Magic6 Ultimate?
The Honor Magic6 Ultimate edges out the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 and the Honor Magic6 Ultimate?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Honor Magic6 Ultimate — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 or the Honor Magic6 Ultimate?
The Honor Magic6 Ultimate leads on camera score (87/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 or the Honor Magic6 Ultimate?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (92/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 over the Honor Magic6 Ultimate?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor Magic6 Ultimate is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.