ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 vs Honor Magic8
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 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 56/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4300); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,425,446); the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 205g).
ASUS Asus Zenfone 9
Honor Magic8
- Lighter: 169g vs 205g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 56/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1425446
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 32 points higher (88/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 (85/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1425446 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.9" Super AMOLED | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, ZenUI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×68.1×9.1 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $625 |
ASUS Asus Zenfone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ASUS Asus Zenfone 9
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Asus Zenfone 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 by 64.7% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS Asus Zenfone 9
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 (98/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 (87/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 (85/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 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?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 over the Honor Magic8?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 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.