ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs Honor Magic9 Pro Max
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 60/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs the Honor Magic9 Pro Max, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 36 points higher (96/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (94/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 5524187 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1320x2868 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8800 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 18GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 238 g | — | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP 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 Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and Honor Magic9 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by 79.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (100/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (94/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by 36 points (96/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max — 96/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate over the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.