ASUS ROG Phone 7 vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 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 65/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,828,576); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 7
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 7 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 1828576
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 5311
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Lighter: 155g vs 239g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 7 vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 24 points higher (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 48/100). 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 7 (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 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 7 (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (100/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 7 | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1828576 | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 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 | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 155 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- 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 7
- 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 7 and Honor Magic8 Pro Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads ASUS ROG Phone 7 by 58.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (97/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 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 7 (87/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (77/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (100/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 by 24 points (89/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 7 and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 7 over the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 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.