ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip vs Honor Magic9
The ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 58/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 1,135,878); the Honor Magic9 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip
Honor Magic9
What makes ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip better?
- Overall rating 58/100
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 209g vs 230g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 25/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip vs the Honor Magic9, the Honor Magic9 scores 34 points higher (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip (100/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip (86/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip (48/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip | Honor Magic9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 4288382 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.4" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1236x2664 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 64 MP | 55 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ZenUI | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 10000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×77.3×9.6 mm | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 64MP
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip and Honor Magic9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip by 73.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip (99/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip (85/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip (100/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip (86/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip (48/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip by 34 points (92/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip and the Honor Magic9?
The ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Honor Magic9 — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip over the Honor Magic9?
The ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.