ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs Honor Magic7
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $899 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 84/100 vs 68/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 has the bigger battery (5650 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,967,184 vs 2,486,941); the Honor Magic7 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Honor Magic7
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE better?
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Honor Magic7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2967184 vs 2486941
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 5650 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Lighter: 199g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $899
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Honor Magic7, the Honor Magic7 scores 16 points higher (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 66/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE — 48/100, Honor Magic7 — 82/100; 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 Magic7 is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100). 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 Magic7 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (60/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE | Honor Magic7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2486941 | 2967184 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1264x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5650 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 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 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $599 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Honor Magic7
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor Magic7
- 5650 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and Honor Magic7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic7 leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE by 16.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Honor Magic7 was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100).
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 Magic7 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (81/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (81/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (60/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Honor Magic7?
The Honor Magic7 is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Honor Magic7?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Honor Magic7 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Honor Magic7?
The Honor Magic7 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Honor Magic7?
The Honor Magic7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE over the Honor Magic7?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.