ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs Honor Magic8
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1299 and $625. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 60/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,135,878); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Honor Magic8
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Lighter: 205g vs 238g
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $1299
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 28 points higher (88/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 60/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate — 30/100, Honor Magic8 — 90/100; 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 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 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (56/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $625 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by 71.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $674. Honor Magic8 was $674 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 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 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (87/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (85/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (56/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 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?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate over the Honor Magic8?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate 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.