ASUS Zenfone 9 vs Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
The ASUS Zenfone 9 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $699 and $1090. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 57/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4300); the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,640,834); the ASUS Zenfone 9 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 9
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
What makes ASUS Zenfone 9 better?
- Lighter: 169g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1090
- Better portability (66/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1640834
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 9 vs the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 31 points higher (88/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (98/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (92/100 vs 30/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 9 — 28/100, Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 86/100; 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 Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (98/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the ASUS Zenfone 9 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (66/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1640834 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.9" Super AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1256x2808 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 16GB | 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 / ZenUI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×68.1×9.1 mm | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $1090 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 9
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 9 and Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads ASUS Zenfone 9 by 58.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $391. ASUS Zenfone 9 was $391 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (98/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the ASUS Zenfone 9 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (87/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (92/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (66/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 by 31 points (88/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 9 and the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design?
The ASUS Zenfone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on camera score (87/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on performance (98/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 9 over the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design?
The ASUS Zenfone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.