Asus ROG Phone 9 vs Honor Magic 8 Pro
Compare Asus ROG Phone 9 vs Honor Magic 8 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5800mAh vs…
Asus
Asus ROG Phone 9
$999
3categories won
Honor
Magic 8 Pro
$1,099
10categories won
8 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Honor Magic 8 Pro takes the overall win
The Honor Magic 8 Pro proves superior overall against the Asus ROG Phone 9, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. For battery longevity and charging speed, the Magic 8 Pro takes the lead, while the Asus ROG Phone 9 is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the Magic 8 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Asus ROG Phone 9 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Magic 8 Pro takes battery honors offering 6,200 mAh alongside 100W charging.
Asus ROG Phone 9 leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
Magic 8 Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 2.5x optical telephoto capabilities.
Asus ROG Phone 9 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $999 vs $1099.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Asus ROG Phone 9 vs Magic 8 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Asus ROG Phone 9 | Magic 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.8" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 1280 x 2800Winner |
| Pixel density | 388 ppi | 453 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 185 HzWinner | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2500 nits | 5000 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Asus ROG Phone 9 | Magic 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 3,120,000Winner | 3,050,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 10180 | 10380 |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Asus ROG Phone 9 | Magic 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | — | 2.5x |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Max video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps Gimbal OIS | 4K@60fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Asus ROG Phone 9 | Magic 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,800 mAh | 6,200 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 65 W | 100 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 80 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Asus ROG Phone 9 | Magic 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 227 g | 223 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.8 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68/IP69 |
| Build | Armor aluminum frame, AniMe Vision programmable mini-LED rear matrix, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front | Honor NanoCrystal Shield front glass, aerospace aluminum frame, micro-curved velvet matte glass rear |
Software and support
| Specification | Asus ROG Phone 9 | Magic 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 16 (MagicOS 9.0) |
| OS updates | 4 years | 5 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 5 years | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Asus ROG Phone 9 | Magic 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $999Winner | $1,099 |
Asus ROG Phone 9
The Asus ROG Phone 9 breaks display speed barriers with a 185Hz LTPO AMOLED panel, powered by Qualcomm's 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite. Features a rear AniMe Vision programmable mini-LED matrix that lets you play retro mini-games on the back, AirTrigger ultrasonic touch sensors, 6-Axis Hybrid Gimbal OIS, dual USB-C ports, and IP68 water resistance.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,800mAh
Honor Magic 8 Pro
Armed with a cutting-edge 6,200 mAh Silicon-Carbon battery, a 200MP periscope telephoto sensor, bank-grade 3D Face Unlock, and a 4320Hz eye-comfort display, the Honor Magic 8 Pro is a flagship tour-de-force.
- Display
- 6.8"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,200mAh