ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra vs Honor Magic8 Pro
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $899 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 73/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,023,211 vs 2,444,132); per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor Magic8 Pro has the stronger camera (164 vs 125); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
Honor Magic8 Pro
What makes ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3023211 vs 2444132
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Lighter: 199g vs 224g
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra vs the Honor Magic8 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 14 points higher (87/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 66/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra — 58/100, Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100; 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 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra (56/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra | Honor Magic8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2444132 | 3023211 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5850 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 125 | 164 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / ZenUI | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $899 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra and Honor Magic8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra by 19.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra (91/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra (82/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra (56/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably better than the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra over the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.