ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Honor Play 80 Plus
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Honor Play 80 Plus (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 60/100 vs 25/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 80 Plus has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 600,942); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 80 Plus doesn't; the Honor Play 80 Plus is noticeably lighter (205g vs 227g).
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Honor Play 80 Plus
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 600942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 2210
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 0/100)
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5800 mAh
- Lighter: 205g vs 227g
- Longer battery life (59/100 vs 58/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Honor Play 80 Plus, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 35 points higher (60/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play 80 Plus leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 80 Plus and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 58/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 80 Plus notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (43/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play 80 Plus is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Honor Play 80 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 600942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 2210 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 720x1604 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1010 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 163.9×75.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 205 g | |
| Price | $999 | — |
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Play 80 Plus
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Honor Play 80 Plus
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor Play 80 Plus
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Honor Play 80 Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Honor Play 80 Plus by 421.9% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Play 80 Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (72/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (39/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 80 Plus and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 58/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 80 Plus notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (43/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Play 80 Plus is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Honor Play 80 Plus?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus by 35 points (60/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Honor Play 80 Plus?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Honor Play 80 Plus — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Honor Play 80 Plus?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Honor Play 80 Plus?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (72/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Honor Play 80 Plus?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Honor Play 80 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.