ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL vs Honor Magic8
The ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $499 and $625. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 47/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 824,513); the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL
Honor Magic8
What makes ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $625
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 41 points higher (88/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 43/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL — 16/100, 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 6 ZS630KL (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 / ZenUI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×75.4×9.2 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $625 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 48MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL by 79.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $126. ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL was $126 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL (98/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL (87/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL by 41 points (88/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL and the Honor Magic8?
The ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL 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.