ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip vs Honor Magic9 Pro Max
The ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 58/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
What makes ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip better?
- Overall rating 58/100
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip vs the Honor Magic9 Pro Max, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 38 points higher (96/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip (100/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip (94/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 5524187 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1320x2868 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8800 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ZenUI | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×77.3×9.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 230 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 64MP
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip and Honor Magic9 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip by 79.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip (85/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip (100/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip (94/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip by 38 points (96/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max — 96/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip over the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.