ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs Honor Magic9
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 68/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 2,486,941); the Honor Magic9 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Honor Magic9
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE better?
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 2486941
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 209g vs 225g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Honor Magic9, the Honor Magic9 scores 24 points higher (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (48/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE | Honor Magic9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2486941 | 4288382 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1236x2664 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 55 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 10000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and Honor Magic9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE by 42.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic9
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (99/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (100/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (86/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (48/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE by 24 points (92/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Honor Magic9?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Honor Magic9 — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE over the Honor Magic9?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.