ASUS ROG Phone 7 vs Honor Magic V6
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $1599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 65/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 6000); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 1,828,576); the Honor Magic V6 is thinner (4.0mm vs 10.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 7
Honor Magic V6
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 7 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1599
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1828576
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Lighter: 236g vs 239g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 7 vs the Honor Magic V6, the Honor Magic V6 scores 17 points higher (82/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 60/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 7 — 40/100, Honor Magic V6 — 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 V6 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (69/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (54/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 7 | Honor Magic V6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1828576 | 4166339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 2848x2076 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6660 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 66W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 236 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1599 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 7 and Honor Magic V6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads ASUS ROG Phone 7 by 56.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $600. ASUS ROG Phone 7 was $600 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (98/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (69/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (78/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (54/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 7 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 7 and the Honor Magic V6?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Honor Magic V6 — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 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 7 or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 7 over the Honor Magic V6?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 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.