ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Honor Magic8 Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 71/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 5800); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 3,023,211); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Honor Magic8 Pro
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 3023211
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9900
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Lighter: 199g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $999
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Honor Magic8 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 16 points higher (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 67/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 — 52/100, Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100; 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 Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (82/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (56/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Honor Magic8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 3023211 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 5850 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 164 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 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 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $899 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Honor Magic8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Honor Magic8 Pro by 3.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Honor Magic8 Pro was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (91/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (82/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (56/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 9 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.