ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL vs Honor Magic8
The ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $599 and $625. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 31/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 438,016); the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL is noticeably lighter (175g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL
Honor Magic8
What makes ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $625
- Better portability (78/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3600 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 13/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 57 points higher (88/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 13/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL — 0/100, 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 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL (98/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL (85/100 vs 13/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (78/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.5" AMOLED | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x1920 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3600 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×75.6×7.6 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $625 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Telephoto: 16MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL
- 5.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL by 89.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $26. ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL was $26 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL (98/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL (85/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL (87/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL (85/100 vs 13/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (78/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL by 57 points (88/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL and the Honor Magic8?
The ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro ZS551KL over the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.