ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Honor Magic V6
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1376 and $1599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 74/100 vs 63/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5800); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 3,290,813); the Honor Magic V6 is thinner (4.0mm vs 8.9mm).
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Honor Magic V6
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 227g vs 236g
- Cheaper: $1376 vs $1599
- Better design/ergonomics (16/100 vs 5/100)
- Better value for money (15/100 vs 0/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 3290813
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3211
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 10106
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs the Honor Magic V6, the Honor Magic V6 scores 11 points higher (74/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (15/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (69/100 vs 58/100). In the "design" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (16/100 vs 5/100). In the "value for money" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (15/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro | Honor Magic V6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3290813 | 4166339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3211 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10106 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2848x2076 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 6660 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 236 g | |
| Price | $1376 | $1599 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and Honor Magic V6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro by 21.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $223. ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is cheaper by $223.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (95/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (69/100 vs 58/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (16/100 vs 5/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (15/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Honor Magic V6?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Honor Magic V6 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (64/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (95/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro over the Honor Magic V6?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users.