ASUS Zenfone 8 vs Honor Magic7
The ASUS Zenfone 8 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $599 and $550. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 78/100 vs 55/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 has the bigger battery (5650 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,119,714); the ASUS Zenfone 8 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 199g).
ASUS Zenfone 8
Honor Magic7
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 169g vs 199g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 60/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 5650 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Cheaper at launch: $550 vs $599
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 29/100)
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 8 vs the Honor Magic7, the Honor Magic7 scores 23 points higher (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 29/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 8 — 22/100, Honor Magic7 — 76/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 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 60/100).
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 8 | Honor Magic7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 9494 | |
| Display | 5.9" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2800x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5650 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 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 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 148.0×68.5×8.9 mm | 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $550 |
ASUS Zenfone 8
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ASUS Zenfone 8
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic7
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Zenfone 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
Honor Magic7
- 5650 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared ASUS Zenfone 8 and Honor Magic7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic7 leads ASUS Zenfone 8 by 64.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $49. Honor Magic7 was $49 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 (92/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 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 60/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 8 or the Honor Magic7?
The Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 by 23 points (78/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 8 and the Honor Magic7?
The ASUS Zenfone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Honor Magic7 — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 8 or the Honor Magic7?
The Honor Magic7 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 8 or the Honor Magic7?
The Honor Magic7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 8 over the Honor Magic7?
The ASUS Zenfone 8 is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.