ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) vs Honor Magic8
The ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 17/100 (a 71-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 180,934); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) doesn't; the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) is noticeably lighter (140g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ZenFone Live (L2)
Honor Magic8
What makes ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) better?
- Lighter: 140g vs 205g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 180934
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 130
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 488
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 71 points higher (88/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) (85/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (81/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 180934 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 130 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 488 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 Oreo / ZenUI 5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.3×71.8×8.2 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 140 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $625 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ZenFone Live (L2)
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS ZenFone Live (L2)
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ZenFone Live (L2)
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) by 95.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS ZenFone Live (L2)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) (98/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) (85/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) (85/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (81/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) by 71 points (88/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) and the Honor Magic8?
The ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ZenFone Live (L2) over the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.