ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Honor Magic V Flip 2
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Honor Magic V Flip 2 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V Flip 2 leads — 78/100 vs 71/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 2,345,563); the Honor Magic V Flip 2 is noticeably lighter (204g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Honor Magic V Flip 2
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 82/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Honor Magic V Flip 2 better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 204g vs 227g
- Better camera (73/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Honor Magic V Flip 2, the Honor Magic V Flip 2 scores 7 points higher (78/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V Flip 2 leads (73/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V Flip 2 leads (77/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Honor Magic V Flip 2 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V Flip 2 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (73/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V Flip 2 is a bit better (77/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V Flip 2 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (68/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Honor Magic V Flip 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 2345563 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" Foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1232x2868 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP58 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 167.1×75.6×6.9 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic V Flip 2
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Honor Magic V Flip 2
- 6.8" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1232x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor Magic V Flip 2
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Honor Magic V Flip 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Honor Magic V Flip 2 by 33.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic V Flip 2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Honor Magic V Flip 2 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V Flip 2 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (73/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V Flip 2 is a bit better (77/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V Flip 2 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (68/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Honor Magic V Flip 2?
The Honor Magic V Flip 2 edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 9 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Honor Magic V Flip 2?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Honor Magic V Flip 2 — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Honor Magic V Flip 2?
The Honor Magic V Flip 2 leads on camera score (73/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Honor Magic V Flip 2?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (92/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Honor Magic V Flip 2?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor Magic V Flip 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.