ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs Honor Magic8

The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1199 and $625. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 71/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 2,464,181); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 225g).

The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro

Performance 83
Display 89
Camera 56
Battery 66
Portability 34
Value for money 52

Honor Magic8

Performance 98
Display 85
Camera 87
Battery 85
Portability 56
Value for money 90

What makes ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro better?

  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)

What makes Honor Magic8 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2464181
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2250
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7200
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 205g vs 225g
  • Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $1199

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 56/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (56/100 vs 34/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 17 points higher (88/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 66/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro — 52/100, Honor Magic8 — 90/100; 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 Magic8 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (56/100 vs 34/100).

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro: The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Honor Magic8: The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro Honor Magic8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2464181 4037547
Geekbench Single 2250 3639
Geekbench Multi 7200 11047
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.6" Dynamic OLED
Resolution 2400x1080 2760x1256
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 65W 90W
Wireless charging 15W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 32 MP 64 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 16GB / 24GB 12GB
Storage 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 14 / ROG UI Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm
Weight 225 g 205 g
Launch price $1199 $625

Camera comparison

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 32MP
56
camera

Honor Magic8

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
89
display

Honor Magic8

  • 6.6" Dynamic OLED
  • Resolution: 2760x1256
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro

  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
66
battery

Honor Magic8

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 80W
85
battery

Overall performance score

We compared ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
71/100
2464181 AnTuTu
Honor Magic8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +39.0%
4037547 AnTuTu

Honor Magic8 leads ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro by 39.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro

$1199

Honor Magic8

$625

Launch price difference: $574. Honor Magic8 was $574 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (98/100 vs 83/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (87/100 vs 56/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (85/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (56/100 vs 34/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Honor Magic8?

The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and the Honor Magic8?

The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Honor Magic8?

The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 56/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Honor Magic8?

The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).

Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro over the Honor Magic8?

The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.