ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra vs Honor Magic V5
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Honor Magic V5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $899 and $1350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V5 leads — 81/100 vs 73/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V5 has the bigger battery (5820 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic V5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,663,720 vs 2,444,132); per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor Magic V5 has the stronger camera (150 vs 125); the Honor Magic V5 is thinner (4.1mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
Honor Magic V5
What makes ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $1350
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Honor Magic V5 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2663720 vs 2444132
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 5820 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 222g vs 224g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (80/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra vs the Honor Magic V5, the Honor Magic V5 scores 8 points higher (81/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (80/100 vs 61/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra — 58/100, Honor Magic V5 — 72/100; 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 Magic V5 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra (80/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 is a bit better (74/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra (62/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra | Honor Magic V5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2444132 | 2663720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2172x2352 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5820 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 125 | 150 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 / ZenUI | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP58 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 156.8×145.9×4.1 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 222 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $1350 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic V5
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic V5
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2172x2352
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor Magic V5
- 5820 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 8:27 hrs, total 21:30 hrs
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra and Honor Magic V5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V5 leads ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra by 8.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $451. ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra was $451 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V5 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra (80/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 is a bit better (74/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra (62/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra or the Honor Magic V5?
The Honor Magic V5 edges out the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra and the Honor Magic V5?
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Honor Magic V5 — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra or the Honor Magic V5?
The Honor Magic V5 leads on camera score (80/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra or the Honor Magic V5?
The Honor Magic V5 leads on performance (89/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra over the Honor Magic V5?
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.