ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 60/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,135,878); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3537
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Lighter: 155g vs 238g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 29 points higher (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (100/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 18GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 155 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and Honor Magic8 Pro Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by 74.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (97/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (87/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (77/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (100/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by 29 points (89/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate over the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.