ASUS Zenfone 8 vs Honor Win RT
The ASUS Zenfone 8 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Honor Win RT (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $599 and $384. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Win RT leads — 75/100 vs 58/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Win RT has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Win RT is faster in AnTuTu (3,249,469 vs 1,135,878); the ASUS Zenfone 8 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 8
Honor Win RT
What makes ASUS Zenfone 8 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 169g vs 229g
- Better camera (54/100 vs 45/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Honor Win RT better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3249469 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $384 vs $599
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 8 vs the Honor Win RT, the Honor Win RT scores 17 points higher (75/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT leads (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT leads (80/100 vs 29/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 8 — 30/100, Honor Win RT — 80/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Win RT is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 (80/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 8 significantly outperforms the Honor Win RT (68/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 8 | Honor Win RT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 3249469 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 9287 | |
| Display | 5.9" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1272x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 10000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 116 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ZenUI | Android 16 / MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 148.0×68.5×8.9 mm | 163.1×76.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $384 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 8
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Win RT
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 8
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Win RT
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
Honor Win RT
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 8 and Honor Win RT, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Win RT leads ASUS Zenfone 8 by 65.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $215. Honor Win RT was $215 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 (92/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Win RT is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 (80/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 8 significantly outperforms the Honor Win RT (68/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 8 or the Honor Win RT?
The Honor Win RT is noticeably better than the ASUS Zenfone 8 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 8 and the Honor Win RT?
The ASUS Zenfone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Honor Win RT — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 8 or the Honor Win RT?
The ASUS Zenfone 8 leads on camera score (54/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 8 or the Honor Win RT?
The Honor Win RT leads on performance (92/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 8 over the Honor Win RT?
The ASUS Zenfone 8 is a better fit for active users. The Honor Win RT is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.