ASUS Zenfone 10 vs Honor Magic8
The ASUS Zenfone 10 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $699 and $625. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 62/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4300); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,684,922); the ASUS Zenfone 10 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 10
Honor Magic8
What makes ASUS Zenfone 10 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 172g vs 205g
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1684922
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $699
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 10 vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 26 points higher (88/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 38/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 10 — 38/100, Honor Magic8 — 90/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (85/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 10 | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1684922 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.9" Super AMOLED | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ZenUI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×68.1×9.4 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $625 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 10
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 10
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 10
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 10 and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads ASUS Zenfone 10 by 58.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $74. Honor Magic8 was $74 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (87/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (85/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 by 26 points (88/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 10 and the Honor Magic8?
The ASUS Zenfone 10 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 10 over the Honor Magic8?
The ASUS Zenfone 10 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.