ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+, while the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 61/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,540,240); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 247g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1540240
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1967
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 5401
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Lighter: 155g vs 247g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 28 points higher (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (97/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (100/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1540240 | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1967 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5401 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX4 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.4 mm | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 247 g | 155 g | |
| Launch price | $1499 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate and Honor Magic8 Pro Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate by 65.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (97/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (87/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (77/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (100/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate by 28 points (89/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate over the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.