ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs Honor Magic8
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $899 and $625. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 68/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 2,486,941); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Honor Magic8
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE better?
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2486941
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Lighter: 205g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $899
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 20 points higher (88/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 66/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE — 48/100, Honor Magic8 — 90/100; 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 Magic8 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (56/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2486941 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $625 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE by 38.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $274. Honor Magic8 was $274 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (98/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (87/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (85/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (56/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE by 20 points (88/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Honor Magic8?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE over the Honor Magic8?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.