ASUS Zenfone 9 vs Honor Magic9 Super
The ASUS Zenfone 9 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 57/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 1,640,834); the ASUS Zenfone 9 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 9
Honor Magic9 Super
What makes ASUS Zenfone 9 better?
- Lighter: 169g vs 227g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 1640834
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 9 vs the Honor Magic9 Super, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 30 points higher (87/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (99/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (66/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Honor Magic9 Super | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1640834 | 4290399 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.9" Super AMOLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1280x2788 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 11000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 / ZenUI | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 10000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×68.1×9.1 mm | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 9
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 9 and Honor Magic9 Super, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads ASUS Zenfone 9 by 61.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9 Super
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (99/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (78/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (91/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (66/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Honor Magic9 Super?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 by 30 points (87/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 9 and the Honor Magic9 Super?
The ASUS Zenfone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Honor Magic9 Super — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Honor Magic9 Super?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Honor Magic9 Super?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 9 over the Honor Magic9 Super?
The ASUS Zenfone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.