ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders vs Honor Magic8
The ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, 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 61/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,135,878); the Honor Magic8 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
Honor Magic8
What makes ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Lighter: 205g vs 210g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 38/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 27 points higher (88/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (85/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (56/100 vs 37/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" Super AMOLED | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 127 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ZenUI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 173.2×77.3×9.6 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $625 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
- 6.8" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless charging: no data
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders by 71.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (87/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (85/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (56/100 vs 37/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders by 27 points (88/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders and the Honor Magic8?
The ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders over the Honor Magic8?
The ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders is a better fit for active 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.