ASUS Zenfone 9 vs Honor Magic9 Pro Max
The ASUS Zenfone 9 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 57/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 1,640,834).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 9
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
What makes ASUS Zenfone 9 better?
- Overall rating 57/100
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 1640834
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 9 vs the Honor Magic9 Pro Max, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 39 points higher (96/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (100/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the ASUS Zenfone 9 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (100/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (94/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1640834 | 5524187 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 12490 | |
| Display | 5.9" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1320x2868 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 8800 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 / ZenUI | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×68.1×9.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 169 g | — | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP 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 Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 9 and Honor Magic9 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads ASUS Zenfone 9 by 70.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (100/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the ASUS Zenfone 9 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (100/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (94/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 by 39 points (96/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 9 and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The ASUS Zenfone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max — 96/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 9 over the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The ASUS Zenfone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.