ASUS Zenfone V V520KL vs Honor Magic9
The ASUS Zenfone V V520KL (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820, while the Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 25/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 23 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 333,877).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone V V520KL
Honor Magic9
What makes ASUS Zenfone V V520KL better?
- Better portability (70/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 333877
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 356
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 615
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL vs the Honor Magic9, the Honor Magic9 scores 67 points higher (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL (99/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL (100/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 (70/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone V V520KL | Honor Magic9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 333877 | 4288382 | |
| Geekbench Single | 356 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 615 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.2" AMOLED | 6.4" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x1920 | 1236x2664 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 23 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 55 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 10000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 146.6×72.6×7.6 mm | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone V V520KL
- Main: 23MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone V V520KL
- 5.2" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone V V520KL
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone V V520KL and Honor Magic9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads ASUS Zenfone V V520KL by 92.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL (99/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL (85/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL (100/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL (86/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 (70/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL by 67 points (92/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL and the Honor Magic9?
The ASUS Zenfone V V520KL has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Honor Magic9 — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL over the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.