ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs Honor Magic6 Ultimate
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Honor Magic6 Ultimate (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic6 Ultimate leads — 80/100 vs 71/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic6 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic6 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (2,380,839 vs 2,313,311).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 8
Honor Magic6 Ultimate
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 8 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 227g
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (34/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Honor Magic6 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2380839 vs 2313311
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 15W
- Better camera (87/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs the Honor Magic6 Ultimate, the Honor Magic6 Ultimate scores 9 points higher (80/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic6 Ultimate leads (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic6 Ultimate leads (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100. In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic6 Ultimate significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic6 Ultimate is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Honor Magic6 Ultimate are nearly equal (34/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 8 | Honor Magic6 Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2313311 | 2380839 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1280x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 180 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 14, MagicOS 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 162.5×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic6 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 180MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Honor Magic6 Ultimate
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor Magic6 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 66W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 8 and Honor Magic6 Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic6 Ultimate leads ASUS ROG Phone 8 by 2.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic6 Ultimate
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100.
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic6 Ultimate significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (87/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic6 Ultimate is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Honor Magic6 Ultimate are nearly equal (34/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Honor Magic6 Ultimate?
The Honor Magic6 Ultimate edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 8 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Honor Magic6 Ultimate?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Honor Magic6 Ultimate — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Honor Magic6 Ultimate?
The Honor Magic6 Ultimate leads on camera score (87/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 over the Honor Magic6 Ultimate?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor Magic6 Ultimate is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.