ASUS Zenfone 10 vs Honor Magic9 Pro Max

The ASUS Zenfone 10 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 62/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 1,684,922).

The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 by 34 points (96/100 vs 62/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

ASUS Zenfone 10

Performance 75
Display 94
Camera 42
Battery 38
Portability 61
Value for money 38

Honor Magic9 Pro Max

Performance 100
Display 85
Camera 100
Battery 94
Portability —
Value for money —

What makes ASUS Zenfone 10 better?

  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)

What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 1684922
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 8800 vs 4300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (100/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (94/100 vs 38/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 10 vs the Honor Magic9 Pro Max, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 34 points higher (96/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (100/100 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 Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (94/100 vs 38/100).

ASUS Zenfone 10: The ASUS Zenfone 10 is a better fit for active users.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max: The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification ASUS Zenfone 10 Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
AnTuTu 1684922 5524187
Geekbench Single 2004 4301
Geekbench Multi 5311 12490
Display 5.9" Super AMOLED 6.8" LTPO OLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1320x2868
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4300 mAh 8800 mAh
Charging 30W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 / ZenUI Android 17
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 146.5×68.1×9.4 mm —
Weight 172 g —
Launch price $699 —

Camera comparison

ASUS Zenfone 10

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera

Honor Magic9 Pro Max

  • Main: 200MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
100
camera

Display comparison

ASUS Zenfone 10

  • 5.9" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Honor Magic9 Pro Max

  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1320x2868
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

ASUS Zenfone 10

  • 4300 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
38
battery

Honor Magic9 Pro Max

  • 8800 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
94
battery

Overall performance score

We compared ASUS Zenfone 10 and Honor Magic9 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS Zenfone 10 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
62/100
1684922 AnTuTu
Honor Magic9 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
96/100 +69.5%
5524187 AnTuTu

Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads ASUS Zenfone 10 by 69.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

ASUS Zenfone 10

$699

Honor Magic9 Pro Max

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (100/100 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 Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (100/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (94/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?

The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 by 34 points (96/100 vs 62/100).

What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 10 and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?

The ASUS Zenfone 10 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max — 96/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?

The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?

The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 10 over the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?

The ASUS Zenfone 10 is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.