ASUS ROG Phone 7 vs Honor Magic V5
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Honor Magic V5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $999 and $1350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V5 leads — 81/100 vs 65/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5820); the Honor Magic V5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,663,720 vs 1,828,576); per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor Magic V5 has the stronger camera (150 vs 108); the Honor Magic V5 is noticeably lighter (222g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 7
Honor Magic V5
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 7 better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5820 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1350
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Honor Magic V5 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2663720 vs 1828576
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5311
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Lighter: 222g vs 239g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (80/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 7 vs the Honor Magic V5, the Honor Magic V5 scores 16 points higher (81/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (89/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (74/100 vs 60/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 7 — 40/100, Honor Magic V5 — 72/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V5 is a bit better (89/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 is a bit better (74/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (62/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 7 | Honor Magic V5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1828576 | 2663720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 2172x2352 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5820 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | 150 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ROG UI | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP58 | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm | 156.8×145.9×4.1 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 222 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1350 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic V5
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Honor Magic V5
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2172x2352
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic V5
- 5820 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 8:27 hrs, total 21:30 hrs
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 7 and Honor Magic V5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V5 leads ASUS ROG Phone 7 by 31.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $351. ASUS ROG Phone 7 was $351 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V5 is a bit better (89/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (80/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 is a bit better (74/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (62/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the Honor Magic V5?
The Honor Magic V5 is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 7 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 7 and the Honor Magic V5?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Honor Magic V5 — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the Honor Magic V5?
The Honor Magic V5 leads on camera score (80/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the Honor Magic V5?
The Honor Magic V5 leads on performance (89/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 7 over the Honor Magic V5?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.