ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition vs Magic V Flip

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Honor Magic V Flip

Lifespan decides this one: the Magic V Flip is supported until Jun 2029 at $19.43 per month of safe use, while the ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition runs out in Mar 2028 ($57.82/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition 53 · Magic V Flip 56 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition $1200

Buy with care$57.82/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Honor Magic V Flip $700

Safe to buy$19.43/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jun 20272029

Category by category

Display

ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition 80Magic V Flip 80

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition 92Magic V Flip 70

The ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera

ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition 79Magic V Flip 67

The ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery

ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition 90Magic V Flip 76

5,500mAh vs 4,800mAh — the ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition 25Magic V Flip 43

The Magic V Flip is supported until Jun 2029 — 15 months longer than the ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition.

Value

ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition 53Magic V Flip 56

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition	Magic V Flip
Price (street)	$1200	$700
Display	6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, FHD+, 165Hz, Gorilla Glass Victus 2	6.8-inch foldable LTPO OLED, 120Hz, Dolby Vision; 4-inch cover OLED
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)	Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
RAM	24GB	12GB/16GB
Storage	1TB	256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery	5,500 mAh	4,800 mAh
Charging	65W wired, 15W wireless	66W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 32MP telephoto, 13MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	163.8 × 76.8 × 8.9 mm	167.3 x 75.6 x 7.2 mm (unfolded)
Weight	225 g	193 g
Water resistance	IP68	None
Supported until	Mar 2028	Jun 2029

ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition full verdict →Magic V Flip full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.