ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs Honor Magic9
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 60/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 1,135,878); the Honor Magic9 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Honor Magic9
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 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 209g vs 238g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs the Honor Magic9, the Honor Magic9 scores 32 points higher (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (48/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate | Honor Magic9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 4288382 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1236x2664 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 55 MP | |
| RAM | 18GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 10000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and Honor Magic9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by 73.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (99/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (100/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (86/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (48/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by 32 points (92/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Honor Magic9?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Honor Magic9 — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate over the Honor Magic9?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.