ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs Honor Magic V6
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1099 and $1599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 71/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 2,313,311); the Honor Magic V6 is thinner (4.0mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 8
Honor Magic V6
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 8 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $1099 vs $1599
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 2313311
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs the Honor Magic V6, the Honor Magic V6 scores 11 points higher (82/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 66/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 8 — 52/100, 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 8 (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (54/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 8 | Honor Magic V6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2313311 | 4166339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2848x2076 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6660 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 236 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $1599 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 8 and Honor Magic V6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads ASUS ROG Phone 8 by 44.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $500. ASUS ROG Phone 8 was $500 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (54/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 8 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Honor Magic V6?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Honor Magic V6 — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 over the Honor Magic V6?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.