ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs Honor Magic V5
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Honor Magic V5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $899 and $1350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V5 leads — 81/100 vs 68/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V5 has the bigger battery (5820 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic V5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,663,720 vs 2,486,941); the Honor Magic V5 is thinner (4.1mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Honor Magic V5
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE better?
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $1350
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Honor Magic V5 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2663720 vs 2486941
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 5820 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 222g vs 225g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (80/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Honor Magic V5, the Honor Magic V5 scores 13 points higher (81/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (80/100 vs 42/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE — 48/100, Honor Magic V5 — 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 V5 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). 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 V5 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 is a bit better (74/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (62/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE | Honor Magic V5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2486941 | 2663720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2172x2352 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5820 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 150 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP58 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 156.8×145.9×4.1 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 222 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $1350 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic V5
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Honor Magic V5
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2172x2352
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor Magic V5
- 5820 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 8:27 hrs, total 21:30 hrs
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and Honor Magic V5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V5 leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE by 6.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $451. ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE was $451 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V5 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
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 V5 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (80/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 is a bit better (74/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (62/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Honor Magic V5?
The Honor Magic V5 is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Honor Magic V5?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Honor Magic V5 — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Honor Magic V5?
The Honor Magic V5 leads on camera score (80/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Honor Magic V5?
The Honor Magic V5 leads on performance (89/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE over the Honor Magic V5?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.