ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 31/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 438,016); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 175g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
What makes ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL better?
- Overall rating 31/100
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 3600 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 175g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 13/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 58 points higher (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL (97/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL (77/100 vs 13/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL (100/100 vs 78/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 10243 | |
| Display | 5.5" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x1920 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3600 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 16 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×75.6×7.6 mm | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 155 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Telephoto: 16MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL
- 5.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL and Honor Magic8 Pro Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL by 90.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL (97/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL (85/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL (87/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL (77/100 vs 13/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL (100/100 vs 78/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL by 58 points (89/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL over the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.