ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs Honor Magic6 Ultimate
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) 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 68/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic6 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 5500); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is faster in AnTuTu (2,486,941 vs 2,380,839).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Honor Magic6 Ultimate
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2486941 vs 2380839
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 227g
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 82/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (34/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Honor Magic6 Ultimate better?
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 15W
- Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Honor Magic6 Ultimate, the Honor Magic6 Ultimate scores 12 points higher (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic6 Ultimate leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic6 Ultimate leads (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Honor Magic6 Ultimate 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 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic6 Ultimate significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (87/100 vs 42/100). 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 9 FE and the Honor Magic6 Ultimate are nearly equal (34/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE | Honor Magic6 Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2486941 | 2380839 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1280x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 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 | 0 MP | 180 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | 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 | $899 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic6 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 180MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Honor Magic6 Ultimate
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor Magic6 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 66W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and Honor Magic6 Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads Honor Magic6 Ultimate by 4.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic6 Ultimate
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Honor Magic6 Ultimate 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 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic6 Ultimate significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (87/100 vs 42/100).
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 9 FE and the Honor Magic6 Ultimate are nearly equal (34/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Honor Magic6 Ultimate?
The Honor Magic6 Ultimate is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Honor Magic6 Ultimate?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Honor Magic6 Ultimate — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Honor Magic6 Ultimate?
The Honor Magic6 Ultimate leads on camera score (87/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE over the Honor Magic6 Ultimate?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE 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.