ASUS Zenfone 8 vs Honor Magic V6
The ASUS Zenfone 8 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $599 and $1599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 83/100 vs 55/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 1,119,714); the ASUS Zenfone 8 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 236g).
ASUS Zenfone 8
Honor Magic V6
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 169g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1599
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 29/100)
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 8 vs the Honor Magic V6, the Honor Magic V6 scores 28 points higher (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (81/100 vs 29/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 8 — 22/100, Honor Magic V6 — 70/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 8 and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 (69/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 (81/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 8 is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 8 | Honor Magic V6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 4166339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.9" Super AMOLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2848x2076 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6660 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 66W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ZenUI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 148.0×68.5×8.9 mm | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 236 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $1599 |
ASUS Zenfone 8
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ASUS Zenfone 8
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Zenfone 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 66W
We compared ASUS Zenfone 8 and Honor Magic V6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads ASUS Zenfone 8 by 73.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1000. ASUS Zenfone 8 was $1000 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 (98/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 8 and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 (69/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 (81/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 8 is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 8 or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 by 28 points (83/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 8 and the Honor Magic V6?
The ASUS Zenfone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Honor Magic V6 — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 8 or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 8 or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 8 over the Honor Magic V6?
The ASUS Zenfone 8 is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.