ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Honor Magic V6
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $1599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 71/100 (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 3,136,217); the Honor Magic V6 is thinner (4.0mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Honor Magic V6
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 227g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1599
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 3136217
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9900
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Honor Magic V6, the Honor Magic V6 scores 11 points higher (82/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 67/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 — 52/100, Honor Magic V6 — 72/100; 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 Magic V6 is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (69/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (54/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Honor Magic V6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 4166339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 11047 | |
| 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 | 66W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 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 | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1599 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Honor Magic V6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 by 24.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $600. ASUS ROG Phone 9 was $600 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (69/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (54/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 9 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Honor Magic V6?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Honor Magic V6 — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Honor Magic V6?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.