ASUS Zenfone 9 vs Honor Magic V6
The ASUS Zenfone 9 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $699 and $1599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 57/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 4300); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 1,640,834); the ASUS Zenfone 9 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 9
Honor Magic V6
What makes ASUS Zenfone 9 better?
- Lighter: 169g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1599
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1640834
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 9 vs the Honor Magic V6, the Honor Magic V6 scores 25 points higher (82/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 9 — 28/100, Honor Magic V6 — 72/100; 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 Magic V6 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (98/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (69/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Honor Magic V6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1640834 | 4166339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.9" Super AMOLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2848x2076 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 6660 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 / ZenUI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×68.1×9.1 mm | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 236 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $1599 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 9
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 9 and Honor Magic V6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads ASUS Zenfone 9 by 60.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $900. ASUS Zenfone 9 was $900 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (98/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (69/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (78/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 by 25 points (82/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 9 and the Honor Magic V6?
The ASUS Zenfone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Honor Magic V6 — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 9 over the Honor Magic V6?
The ASUS Zenfone 9 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.