ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL vs Honor Magic8
The ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 36/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 572,788).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL
Honor Magic8
What makes ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 205g
- Overall rating 36/100
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 572788
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2130
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 52 points higher (88/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (85/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 572788 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 566 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2130 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.0" AMOLED | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.8×76.2×8.3 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $625 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL
- 6.0" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL by 85.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (85/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (87/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (85/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL by 52 points (88/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL and the Honor Magic8?
The ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL over the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.