ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 vs Honor Magic8 Pro

The ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 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 56/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 4300); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,147,042 vs 1,425,446); the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 199g).

The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 by 32 points (88/100 vs 56/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Asus Zenfone 9
Performance 71
Display 84
Camera 36
Battery 30
Portability 66
Value for money
Honor Magic8 Pro
Performance 95
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 82
Portability 56
Value for money 88
What makes ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 better?
  • Lighter: 169g vs 199g

  • Better portability (66/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 1425446
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 5850 vs 4300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 vs the Honor Magic8 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 32 points higher (88/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (95/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 (95/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 (91/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 (82/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).

ASUS Asus Zenfone 9: The ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 is a better fit for active users.
Honor Magic8 Pro: 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.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 Honor Magic8 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1425446 3147042
Geekbench Single 1761 3640
Geekbench Multi 4688 11033
Display 5.9" Super AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2800x1260
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4300 mAh 5850 mAh
Charging 30W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 80W
DXOMark (camera) 164
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, ZenUI Android 15
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 146.5×68.1×9.1 mm 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm
Weight 169 g 199 g
Launch price $899
Camera comparison
ASUS Asus Zenfone 9
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
36
camera
Honor Magic8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 16MP
91
camera
Display comparison
ASUS Asus Zenfone 9
  • 5.9" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Honor Magic8 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
ASUS Asus Zenfone 9
  • 4300 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Honor Magic8 Pro
  • 5850 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
82
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 and Honor Magic8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
56/100
1425446 AnTuTu
Honor Magic8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +54.7%
3147042 AnTuTu

Honor Magic8 Pro leads ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 by 54.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS Asus Zenfone 9
Price unknown
Honor Magic8 Pro
$899
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 (95/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 (91/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 (82/100 vs 30/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 or the Honor Magic8 Pro?

The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 by 32 points (88/100 vs 56/100).

What is the rating of the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 and the Honor Magic8 Pro?

The ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 or the Honor Magic8 Pro?

The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 36/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 or the Honor Magic8 Pro?

The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 over the Honor Magic8 Pro?

The ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 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.