ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL vs Honor Magic9
The ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, while the Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 36/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 572,788).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL
Honor Magic9
What makes ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 209g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 572788
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2130
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL vs the Honor Magic9, the Honor Magic9 scores 56 points higher (92/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (100/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (86/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL | Honor Magic9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 572788 | 4288382 | |
| Geekbench Single | 566 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2130 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.0" AMOLED | 6.4" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1236x2664 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 55 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 10000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 158.8×76.2×8.3 mm | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL
- 6.0" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL and Honor Magic9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL by 86.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (99/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (85/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (100/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (86/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL by 56 points (92/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL and the Honor Magic9?
The ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Honor Magic9 — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL over the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.