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 595,284).
ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL
Honor Magic8
- Lighter: 200g vs 205g
- Overall rating 36/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 595284
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 563
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2006
- 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)
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.
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 595284 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 563 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2006 | 11033 | |
| 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 |
ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
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
ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL by 85.3% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL
Price unknownperformance
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.
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 ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.