ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Honor Magic8
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $625. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 71/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5800); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 3,136,217); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Honor Magic8
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 3136217
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9900
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Lighter: 205g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $999
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 17 points higher (88/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 67/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 — 52/100, Honor Magic8 — 90/100; 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 is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (56/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| 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 | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $625 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 by 22.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $374. Honor Magic8 was $374 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (87/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (85/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 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?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 9 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Honor Magic8?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Honor Magic8?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.