ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL vs Honor Magic8
The ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 630, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 22/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 215,323); the ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL is noticeably lighter (168g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL
Honor Magic8
What makes ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 205g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 215323
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 181
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 960
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3300 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 15/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 66 points higher (88/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL (98/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL (87/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (80/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 215323 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 181 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 960 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3300 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×76.2×7.8 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $625 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL
- Main: 16MP f/2.2
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL
- 3300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL by 94.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL (98/100 vs 15/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL (87/100 vs 19/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL (85/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (80/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL by 66 points (88/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL and the Honor Magic8?
The ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 19/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 15/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite ZC600KL 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.