ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs Honor Magic5 Ultimate
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate 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 5450); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is faster in AnTuTu (2,486,941 vs 2,341,391).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2486941 vs 2341391
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5450 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 79/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Honor Magic5 Ultimate better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 217g vs 225g
- Better camera (72/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Honor Magic5 Ultimate, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate scores 7 points higher (75/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads (72/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Honor Magic5 Ultimate are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Honor Magic5 Ultimate are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (72/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a bit better (73/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE | Honor Magic5 Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2486941 | 2341391 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1312x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5450 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 13, MagicOS 7.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 162.9×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1312x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- 5450 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and Honor Magic5 Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads Honor Magic5 Ultimate by 6.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic5 Ultimate
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Honor Magic5 Ultimate are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Honor Magic5 Ultimate are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (72/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a bit better (73/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Honor Magic5 Ultimate?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate 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 Magic5 Ultimate?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Honor Magic5 Ultimate?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads on camera score (72/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE over the Honor Magic5 Ultimate?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.