ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1299 and $1090. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 60/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,135,878); the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is thinner (8.5mm vs 10.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 238g vs 239g
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
- Cheaper at launch: $1090 vs $1299
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (30/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 28 points higher (88/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (92/100 vs 60/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate — 30/100, Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1256x2808 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 18GB | 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $1090 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by 71.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $209. Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design was $209 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (87/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (92/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by 28 points (88/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on camera score (87/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate over the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.