ASUS ROG Phone 5s vs Honor Magic V6
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+, while the Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 63/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 1,208,784); the Honor Magic V6 is thinner (4.0mm vs 9.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
Honor Magic V6
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5s better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1208784
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1605
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3996
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Lighter: 236g vs 238g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5s vs the Honor Magic V6, the Honor Magic V6 scores 19 points higher (82/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (98/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5s is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (69/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (54/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5s | Honor Magic V6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1208784 | 4166339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1605 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3996 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 2848x2076 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6660 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 66W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×9.9 mm | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 236 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1599 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless charging: no data
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5s and Honor Magic V6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads ASUS ROG Phone 5s by 71.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ASUS ROG Phone 5s
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (98/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5s is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (69/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (54/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5s or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 5s — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5s and the Honor Magic V6?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Honor Magic V6 — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5s or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5s or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5s over the Honor Magic V6?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.