ASUS Zenfone 8 vs Honor Magic8
The ASUS Zenfone 8 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $599 and $625. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 55/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,119,714); the ASUS Zenfone 8 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 205g).
ASUS Zenfone 8
Honor Magic8
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 169g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $625
- Better portability (68/100 vs 56/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 8 vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 33 points higher (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 29/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 8 — 22/100, Honor Magic8 — 88/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the ASUS Zenfone 8 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 (85/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 8 is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 8 | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.9" Super AMOLED | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| 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 | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $625 |
ASUS Zenfone 8
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ASUS Zenfone 8
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Zenfone 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared ASUS Zenfone 8 and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads ASUS Zenfone 8 by 72.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $26. ASUS Zenfone 8 was $26 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 (98/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the ASUS Zenfone 8 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 (85/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 8 is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 8 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 by 33 points (88/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 8 and the Honor Magic8?
The ASUS Zenfone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 8 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 8 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 8 over the Honor Magic8?
The ASUS Zenfone 8 is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.