ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate vs Honor Magic9 Super
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 63/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 1,899,814); the Honor Magic9 Super is thinner (8.1mm vs 10.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
Honor Magic9 Super
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate better?
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 1899814
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 227g vs 239g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (41/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate vs the Honor Magic9 Super, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 24 points higher (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (41/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate | Honor Magic9 Super | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1899814 | 4290399 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1280x2788 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 11000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ROG UI | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 10000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $1399 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and Honor Magic9 Super, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate by 55.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic9 Super
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (99/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (78/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (91/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (41/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Honor Magic9 Super?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate by 24 points (87/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and the Honor Magic9 Super?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Honor Magic9 Super — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Honor Magic9 Super?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Honor Magic9 Super?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate over the Honor Magic9 Super?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.