ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs Honor Magic V3
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Honor Magic V3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $899 and $1399. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V3 leads — 75/100 vs 68/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5150); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is faster in AnTuTu (2,486,941 vs 2,388,314); the Honor Magic V3 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Honor Magic V3
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2486941 vs 2388314
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5150 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $1399
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 82/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Honor Magic V3 better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Better camera (70/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Honor Magic V3, the Honor Magic V3 scores 7 points higher (75/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 leads (70/100 vs 42/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE — 48/100, Honor Magic V3 — 60/100; 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 ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Honor Magic V3 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (70/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (59/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE | Honor Magic V3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2486941 | 2388314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2156x2344 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5150 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 137 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 14, MagicOS 8.0.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 156.6×145.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $1399 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic V3
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Honor Magic V3
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor Magic V3
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and Honor Magic V3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads Honor Magic V3 by 4.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $500. ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE was $500 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Honor Magic V3 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (70/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (59/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Honor Magic V3?
The Honor Magic V3 edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Honor Magic V3?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Honor Magic V3 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Honor Magic V3?
The Honor Magic V3 leads on camera score (70/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE over the Honor Magic V3?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor Magic V3 is a better fit for gamers and power users.